Koochiching County Health Data
Koochiching County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
187
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.5
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 Koochiching County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Koochiching | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Koochiching | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Koochiching | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Koochiching | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Koochiching County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Koochiching County Primary Care Ratio Significantly Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Koochiching County, Minnesota.
Koochiching County records 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is also lower than national trends, at 187 per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county stands at 76.9 years, which is nearly two years lower than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and slightly below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1%, which aligns closely with the state average of 6.0% but is lower than the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 15.9% of residents report poor or fair health, staying below the national average of 17%. These data points summarize the current health provider availability and resident health markers for the county. 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.