Le Sueur County Health Data
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.9 per 100K
Dentists
10.4
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 Le Sueur County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Le Sueur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Le Sueur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Le Sueur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.2% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Le Sueur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Le Sueur County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Le Sueur County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
Le Sueur County has a primary care provider ratio of 14 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s mental health provider ratio of 58 per 100,000 is also lower than the national median of 250. Conversely, life expectancy in the county is 79.8 years, exceeding the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 4.8%, lower than the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Among adults, 16.6% report being in poor or fair health, which is just below the national average of 17%. These figures highlight the variation between local provider availability and broader health outcomes within 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.