Mower County Health Data
Mower County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.0
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 Mower County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mower | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mower | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mower | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mower | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mower 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
Mower County Primary Care Provider Access Ranks Below National Median
Health data brief for Mower County, Minnesota.
Mower County has 42 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio lower than the national median of 70 providers. Mental health services also show lower availability than national benchmarks, with 167 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 250. The percentage of residents without health insurance is 7.2%, which is higher than the Minnesota average of 6.0% but lower than the 10% national rate. Life expectancy in the county is 78.8 years, slightly exceeding the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Survey data indicates that 17.1% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure very close to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Mower County, Minnesota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Mower County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.