Nobles County Health Data
Nobles County, Minnesota
Health Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
143
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Nobles County, Minnesota
Nobles County faces significant health challenges
At 79.8 years, Nobles County residents live about half a year less than the U.S. average of 80.2 years, and 20.1% report poor or fair health—well above the national average of roughly 13%. These metrics signal urgent need for targeted health interventions.
Nobles struggles with coverage and health outcomes
Nobles County's life expectancy of 79.8 years falls below Minnesota's 78.7-year average, and its 11.0% uninsured rate nearly doubles the state average of 6.0%. These linked challenges—poor coverage combined with worse health—suggest systemic barriers to care.
Lowest coverage, highest uninsured rate regionally
Nobles County's 11.0% uninsured rate far exceeds neighboring Mower County (7.2%) and Murray County (7.0%), the highest in its region. The county's 79.8-year life expectancy also lags behind most peers, suggesting coverage gaps directly impact health outcomes.
Moderate provider access masks coverage gaps
Despite 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 143 mental health providers per 100K—roughly equivalent to neighboring counties—Nobles residents struggle with actual healthcare access. The 11.0% uninsured rate suggests many lack the means to pay for care, even when providers are available.
Nobles County: close the insurance gap now
One in nine Nobles County residents is uninsured, the highest rate among Minnesota counties examined here, creating barriers to treatment and prevention. Visit MNsure.org today to find affordable coverage options and connect with local healthcare providers.
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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.