Ramsey County Health Data
Ramsey County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
562
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 110.1 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.3
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 Ramsey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ramsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.9% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ramsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ramsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ramsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ramsey County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Mental Health Provider Availability in Ramsey County
Health data brief for Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Ramsey County reports a mental health provider ratio of 562 per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also maintains 110 primary care providers per 100,000, higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 77.6 years, slightly higher than the national average of 77 years but lower than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, which is higher than the state average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.8% of adults report poor or fair health, which is nearly identical to 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.