Mower County Health Data
Mower County, Minnesota
Health Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
167
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Mower County, Minnesota
Mower County slightly exceeds national life expectancy
Mower County residents average 78.8 years of life, just below the U.S. average of 80.2 years but trending favorably compared to many rural counterparts. However, 17.1% of residents report poor or fair health, notably higher than the national average of around 13%, signaling underlying health challenges.
Mower outpaces Minnesota on life expectancy
At 78.8 years, Mower County edges above Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years, ranking it in the upper half of Minnesota counties. Yet the county's 7.2% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 6.0%, leaving more residents without health coverage.
Stronger life expectancy than southern neighbors
Mower County's 78.8-year life expectancy outpaces Nobles County (79.8 years) and Norman County (77.5 years), positioning it as a regional leader in longevity. The 7.2% uninsured rate, however, reflects broader access challenges in southern Minnesota.
Limited primary care, solid mental health access
Mower County has just 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, among the lowest in the state and potentially creating wait times for general medical care. Mental health support is stronger, with 167 providers per 100K, offering residents reasonable access to behavioral health services.
Mower County: close the coverage gap
With 7.2% of Mower County residents uninsured, more people need to access affordable coverage today. Visit MNsure.org to explore plans that fit your budget and connect with healthcare providers in your community.
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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.