Otter Tail County Health Data
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
162
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.3 per 100K
Dentists
11.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.3
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 Otter Tail County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Otter Tail | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Otter Tail | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Otter Tail | 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) | 60.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Otter Tail | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Otter Tail 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
Primary Care Access in Otter Tail County Below National Median
Health data brief for Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
Otter Tail County has 53 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national benchmarks, with 162 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 78.9 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of residents without health insurance is 6.6%, higher than the Minnesota average of 6.0% but lower than the 10% national rate. Additionally, 17.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. 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.