Lyon County Health Data
Lyon County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
244
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
74.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.2 per 100K
Dentists
27.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.6
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 Lyon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.7% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.4% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lyon County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lyon County uninsured rate stays lower than state and national levels
Health data brief for Lyon County, Minnesota.
In Lyon County, the uninsured rate is 5.5%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 6.0% and the national rate of 10%. The county reports a life expectancy of 79.1 years, exceeding the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Local health data shows that 14.3% of the population reports fair or poor health, which is a lower percentage than the 17% recorded nationally. For healthcare access, Lyon County has 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 244 per 100,000 residents, which is just under the national median of 250. These figures reflect reported data on health coverage and provider availability in the region. 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.