Lac qui Parle County Health Data
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
14.9
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 Lac qui Parle County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lac qui Parle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lac qui Parle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lac qui Parle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lac qui Parle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.7% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lac qui Parle County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lac qui Parle County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.
Lac qui Parle County reports 30 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county’s primary care provider ratio is 75 per 100,000, which sits above the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 79.3 years, higher than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 5.4%, which is lower than both the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, the poor or fair health rate is 14.6%, below the national average of 17%. These numbers describe the current state of professional healthcare resources and general health outcomes for the county's population as reported in federal health datasets. 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.