Ramsey County Health Data

Ramsey County, Minnesota

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Urban health outcomes with modest gaps

Ramsey County residents live to 77.6 years on average, 1.2 years above the U.S. median of 76.4 years but 1.1 years below Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years. At 16.8% reporting poor or fair health, Ramsey exceeds the national average of 16.1%, reflecting urban health disparities.

Below-average outcomes in Minnesota's hub

Ramsey County, home to St. Paul, ranks in Minnesota's lower half for life expectancy despite being the state's second-largest county. The 16.8% poor/fair health rate is among Minnesota's highest, indicating concentrated health inequities in the urban population.

Excellent mental health, strong primary care

Ramsey County has 562 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—by far the highest concentration in the state, reflecting its urban density and specialty infrastructure. Primary care availability at 110 per 100K is solid, giving residents good access to frontline care.

Urban uninsured rate above state average

At 6.7% uninsured, Ramsey County exceeds the state average of 6.0%, with nearly 670 residents per 100,000 lacking coverage. Despite excellent provider density, cost and systemic barriers mean some residents can't fully access available care.

Coverage unlocks Ramsey's healthcare wealth

Ramsey County has exceptional medical and mental health providers—but only covered residents can fully access them. Visit MNsure.org or call 651-297-2527 to apply for Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, or marketplace insurance today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ramsey County, MN?
Ramsey County has a health score of 74/100, rated "Average." It ranks #76 out of 87 counties in Minnesota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Ramsey County?
Life expectancy in Ramsey County is 77.6 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Ramsey County below the state average.
How does Ramsey County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Ramsey County's health score of 74/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 77.6 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Ramsey County?
Key health factors for Ramsey County include: life expectancy (77.6 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (110:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 562:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ramsey County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 74/100 ("Average"), Ramsey County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.6 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County's health score of 74/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.