Mille Lacs County Health Data
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 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
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
274
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.7
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 Mille Lacs County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mille Lacs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mille Lacs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mille Lacs | 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) | 60.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mille Lacs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mille Lacs County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mille Lacs County life expectancy trails state and national averages
Health data brief for Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
The life expectancy in Mille Lacs County is 73.9 years, which is shorter than the Minnesota average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Reports indicate that 17.4% of residents are in poor or fair health, which is slightly higher than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.6%, higher than the state rate of 6.0% but lower than the national rate of 10%. Mille Lacs County has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 274 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. These statistics document the current state of health outcomes and provider availability in the county. 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.