Pope County Health Data
Pope County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
114
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
149
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 114.0 per 100K
Dentists
17.6
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 Pope County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.7% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pope County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pope County Exceeds National Primary Care Provider Median
Health data brief for Pope County, Minnesota.
Pope County features a primary care provider ratio of 114 per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Conversely, the mental health provider ratio is 149 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 78.1 years, which is slightly lower than the state average of 78.7 years but exceeds the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 4.5%, lower than both the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. According to the data, 14.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.