Nobles County Health Data
Nobles County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.1%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 Nobles County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nobles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.1% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nobles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 8.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nobles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.9% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 7.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nobles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nobles County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Self-Reported Health Concerns in Nobles County Exceed National Average
Health data brief for Nobles County, Minnesota.
In Nobles County, 20.1% of residents report they are in poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.0%, which is higher than the Minnesota average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is recorded at 143 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 providers. Despite these figures, life expectancy in the county is 79.8 years, which is higher than the Minnesota average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Explore state-level data.
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.