Kandiyohi County Health Data
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
548
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
82.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.5 per 100K
Dentists
16.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.4
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Kandiyohi County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kandiyohi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.4% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kandiyohi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kandiyohi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kandiyohi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kandiyohi County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability in Kandiyohi Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
Kandiyohi County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 548 per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, the county reports 85 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which also exceeds the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 79.8 years, surpassing both the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Roughly 6.5% of the county population is uninsured, which is higher than the state’s 6.0% average but lower than the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 15.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of clinical provider availability and general health outcomes within the county relative to regional and national benchmarks. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.