Martin County Health Data
Martin County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
40.3
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 Martin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Martin County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Martin County mental health provider ratio trails national benchmarks
Health data brief for Martin County, Minnesota.
Martin County reports 102 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is 80 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. The county has a life expectancy of 79.2 years, longer than both the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Martin County is 5.9%, which is slightly lower than the state rate of 6.0% and lower than the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 14.8% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. These data points contribute to the understanding of health access and resident status in the county. 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.