Kittson County Health Data
Kittson County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
24.0
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 Kittson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kittson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.6% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kittson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kittson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kittson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kittson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kittson County Uninsured Rate Remains Below State and National Levels
Health data brief for Kittson County, Minnesota.
Kittson County reports an uninsured rate of 4.6%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 6.0% and less than half the national average of 10%. While the county maintains this low rate of uninsured residents, other metrics show variance from regional trends. Life expectancy in Kittson is 75.8 years, which is shorter than the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Data on the ratio of primary care and mental health providers in the county is currently unavailable through standard reporting. Regarding general health status, 15.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a look at the insurance landscape and health outcomes within this northern Minnesota county based on current reporting. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.