McLeod County Health Data
McLeod County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
266
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.5 per 100K
Dentists
19.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.0
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 McLeod County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McLeod | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.6% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McLeod | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McLeod | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McLeod | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McLeod County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
McLeod County uninsured rate among the lowest in Minnesota
Health data brief for McLeod County, Minnesota.
McLeod County reports an uninsured rate of 5.3%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. The county has 74 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. For mental health care, the county has 266 providers per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 79.0 years, longer than the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 14.3% of the population reports being in fair or poor health, which is lower than the national percentage of 17%. These statistics provide insight into the coverage and health status of county residents. 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.