Norman County Health Data
Norman County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
62.4
per 100K residents
Dentists
15.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.2
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 Norman County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Norman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Norman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Norman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Norman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Norman County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability Limited in Norman County
Health data brief for Norman County, Minnesota.
Norman County has 16 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers. Life expectancy in the county is 77.5 years, which is lower than the Minnesota average of 78.7 years but slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 6.8%, higher than the state average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Survey data shows that 15.0% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17% of people nationally. Data regarding the ratio of primary care providers for this specific county was not available in this set. 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.