Le Sueur County Health Data

Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Le Sueur exceeds U.S. life expectancy

Le Sueur residents live an average of 79.8 years, exceeding the U.S. average of 79.3 years. However, the poor or fair health rate of 16.6% is the highest among these eight counties, suggesting some residents face significant health challenges despite longer average lifespan.

Above-average life expectancy, mixed health indicators

At 79.8 years, Le Sueur's life expectancy ranks 1.1 years above Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years. While lifespan is strong, the 16.6% poor/fair health rate indicates health inequality within the county.

Top life expectancy, concerning health disparities

Le Sueur's 79.8-year life expectancy ties with Kandiyohi County for the highest in the region, yet its 16.6% poor/fair health rate is significantly higher than all neighbors. This suggests both longevity and substantial health challenges coexist in the county.

Excellent insurance coverage, sparse primary care access

Le Sueur has one of the lowest uninsured rates at 4.8%, well below Minnesota's 6.0% average—meaning nearly all residents have coverage. Despite this, primary care provider availability is critically low at just 14 per 100,000 residents, the scarcest in the region, though mental health providers number 58 per 100,000.

Maintain coverage despite access challenges

Le Sueur's high poor/fair health rate and sparse provider availability make continuous insurance coverage critical. Visit MNsure.org to ensure your plan is active and provides the best care options available in your county.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Le Sueur County, MN?
Le Sueur County has a health score of 86/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #42 out of 87 counties in Minnesota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Le Sueur County?
Life expectancy in Le Sueur County is 79.8 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Le Sueur County above the state average.
How does Le Sueur County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Le Sueur County's health score of 86/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 79.8 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Le Sueur County?
Key health factors for Le Sueur County include: life expectancy (79.8 years), uninsured rate (4.8%), and primary care physician access (14:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 58:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Le Sueur County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 86/100 ("Excellent"), Le Sueur County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.8 years. 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Le Sueur County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Le Sueur County's health score of 86/100 exceeds the Minnesota average of 83/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Le Sueur County has better primary care access (14:1 ratio) than the state average (67:1).

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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.