Meeker County Health Data
Meeker County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.7%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
64.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.3 per 100K
Dentists
8.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 Meeker County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Meeker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Meeker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Meeker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Meeker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.3% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Meeker County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Meeker County residents report lower rates of fair or poor health
Health data brief for Meeker County, Minnesota.
In Meeker County, 13.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 79.8 years, which is longer than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1%, which is slightly higher than the state rate of 6.0% but lower than the national rate of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, Meeker County has 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 85 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. These numbers describe the current health profile of the county based on federal and state data. 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.