Murray County Health Data
Murray County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.9 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.3
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 Murray County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.1% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.0% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.7% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Murray 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
Murray County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Murray County, Minnesota.
Life expectancy in Murray County is 82.9 years, which is significantly higher than the Minnesota average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. While longevity metrics are high, the county has 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 75 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.0%, which is higher than the state's 6.0% average but lower than the 10% national rate. Additionally, 16.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the 17% national average. 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.