Meeker County Health Data

Meeker County, Minnesota

Health Score

89/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.8 yr

State avg 78.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

State avg 6.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

51

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

85

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Meeker County, Minnesota

Meeker County leads on longevity and health

Meeker County's 79.8-year life expectancy ranks second-highest in this group and runs 2.4 years ahead of the U.S. average of 77.4 years. At 13.7% poor or fair health, the county records the lowest rate among all eight counties, far below the national 17.1%.

Top-tier Minnesota health outcomes

Meeker County's 79.8-year life expectancy exceeds Minnesota's 78.7-year average by 1.1 years and its 13.7% poor/fair health rate is the lowest in the state comparison group. The county consistently ranks among Minnesota's healthiest regions across all measured indicators.

Balanced access to primary and mental health care

Meeker County provides 51 primary care providers and 85 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—solid availability that supports comprehensive care. These rates position the county above or in line with most regional peers.

Adequate coverage with good care availability

Meeker County's uninsured rate of 6.1% runs just slightly above Minnesota's 6.0% average, meaning most residents have insurance access. With moderate-to-good provider availability in both primary and mental health, residents can access organized care when needed.

Maintain Meeker County's health leadership

Meeker County residents should keep current on health insurance enrollment to sustain this region's excellent health outcomes. Review your plan annually at MNsure.org to ensure ongoing coverage and access to local care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Meeker County, MN?
Meeker County has a health score of 89/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #24 out of 87 counties in Minnesota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Meeker County?
Life expectancy in Meeker County is 79.8 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Meeker County above the state average.
How does Meeker County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Meeker County's health score of 89/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 79.8 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Meeker County?
Key health factors for Meeker County include: life expectancy (79.8 years), uninsured rate (6.1%), and primary care physician access (51:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 85:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Meeker County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 89/100 ("Excellent"), Meeker County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.8 years. 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Meeker County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Meeker County's health score of 89/100 exceeds the Minnesota average of 83/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Meeker County has better primary care access (51:1 ratio) than the state average (67:1).

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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.