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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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.