Morrison County Health Data
Morrison County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
134
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.9 per 100K
Dentists
23.4
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 Morrison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.9% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morrison 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
Morrison County Mental Health Provider Ratios Trail National Median
Health data brief for Morrison County, Minnesota.
Morrison County has 134 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 250 providers. Regarding primary care, the county records 56 providers per 100,000 people, which is also lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.3 years, higher than the national average of 77 years but slightly lower than the Minnesota average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate stands at 5.4%, which is lower than the 6.0% state average and the 10% national average. Additionally, 14.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% of people across the country. 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.