Mahnomen County Health Data
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.5 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
25.3%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
111.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
130.3
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 Mahnomen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mahnomen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.4% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mahnomen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 25.7% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 10.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 9.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mahnomen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 14.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mahnomen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mahnomen County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mahnomen County life expectancy recorded at 68.5 years
Health data brief for Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
The life expectancy in Mahnomen County is 68.5 years, which is shorter than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. According to local health records, 25.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a higher rate than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.0%, which is higher than the state rate of 6.0% but remains lower than the 10% national average. Primary care provider availability stands at 19 providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70. There is no recorded data for mental health provider ratios in Mahnomen County within this dataset. These statistics highlight measured differences in health outcomes and access within the state. 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.