Olmsted County Health Data
Olmsted County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
231
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
552
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.0%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 231.3 per 100K
Dentists
10.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.7
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 Olmsted County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Olmsted | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Olmsted | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Olmsted | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Olmsted | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.5% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Olmsted County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Olmsted County Provider Ratios Far Exceed National Health Benchmarks
Health data brief for Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Olmsted County has 552 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is also exceptionally high, with 231 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. The county reports an uninsured rate of 4.2%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 81.0 years, higher than both the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 12.0% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Olmsted County, Minnesota
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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.