Lake of the Woods County Health Data
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
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 Lake of the Woods County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lake of the Woods | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lake of the Woods | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lake of the Woods | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lake of the Woods | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lake of the Woods 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
Lake of the Woods County Mental Health Provider Availability
Health data brief for Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota.
Lake of the Woods County reports 27 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a rate that is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Similarly, the primary care provider ratio stands at 26 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, the county’s life expectancy is 78.9 years, slightly higher than the Minnesota average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, which is lower than the state average of 6.0% and nearly half the national rate of 10%. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 15.2%, compared to the national average of 17%. These metrics provide an overview of the clinical workforce and health indicators in the county based on federal data sources. 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.