Nicollet County Health Data
Nicollet County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
95/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
315
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.5 per 100K
Dentists
20.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.6
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 Nicollet County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nicollet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nicollet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nicollet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nicollet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nicollet County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nicollet County Reports Lower Uninsured Rates Than State Average
Health data brief for Nicollet County, Minnesota.
The percentage of residents without health insurance in Nicollet County is 4.7%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Health provider ratios in the county exceed national medians, with 315 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 250. Primary care access is recorded at 85 providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy for county residents is 80.9 years, which is higher than the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 13.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the 17% reported nationally. 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.