Norman County Health Data

Norman County, Minnesota

Health Score

78/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.5 yr

State avg 78.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.8%

State avg 6.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

16

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Norman County, Minnesota

Norman County trails national health benchmarks

At 77.5 years, Norman County residents live nearly 2.7 years less than the U.S. average of 80.2 years, the lowest life expectancy among examined Minnesota counties. With 15.0% reporting poor or fair health, Norman faces significant health challenges requiring comprehensive intervention.

Norman County has lowest state life expectancy

Norman County's 77.5-year life expectancy falls 1.2 years below Minnesota's 78.7-year state average, ranking it among the state's lowest. At 6.8% uninsured, the county slightly exceeds the state average of 6.0%, contributing to unmet healthcare needs.

Norman trails all regional peers significantly

Norman County's 77.5-year life expectancy ranks lowest among its regional neighbors, including Otter Tail County (78.9 years) and Mower County (78.8 years). The county faces a longevity gap that underscores deeper healthcare access and prevention challenges.

Severe shortage of mental health providers

Primary care provider data is unavailable for Norman County, but mental health access is critically limited with just 16 providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest statewide. This shortage likely contributes to untreated behavioral health conditions and downstream physical health deterioration.

Norman County: improve access to care today

Norman County's health gap demands action: 6.8% of residents lack insurance, and mental health support is scarce. Visit MNsure.org to secure coverage and speak with your doctor about available mental health resources in your community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Norman County, MN?
Norman County has a health score of 78/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #62 out of 87 counties in Minnesota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Norman County?
Life expectancy in Norman County is 77.5 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Norman County below the state average.
How does Norman County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Norman County's health score of 78/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 77.5 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Norman County?
Key health factors for Norman County include: life expectancy (77.5 years), uninsured rate (6.8%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 16:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Norman County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 78/100 ("Excellent"), Norman County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.5 years. 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Norman County?
Norman County's health score of 78/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.