Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.4 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
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 Marshall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.3% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.5% | 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) | 76.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.7% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marshall County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Marshall County primary care provider ratio lower than national median
Health data brief for Marshall County, Minnesota.
Marshall County has 11 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. Data for mental health providers is not available for this county. Despite provider ratios, life expectancy in Marshall County is 81.4 years, which is longer than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Poor or fair health is reported by 15.3% of the population, lower than the national figure of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of the health landscape in the northern region of the state. 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.