Red Lake County Health Data
Red Lake County, Minnesota
Health Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Red Lake County, Minnesota
Exceptional longevity, complex health profile
Red Lake County residents live to 81.2 years on average—3.2 years longer than the U.S. median of 76.4 years and 2.5 years above Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years. Despite this exceptional life expectancy, 15.5% report poor or fair health, suggesting concentrated health challenges within the population.
Minnesota's longest-living county
Red Lake County ranks first in Minnesota for life expectancy, with a 2.5-year advantage over the state average. This outlier status reflects unique population characteristics and deserves further investigation into protective health factors.
Provider data limited, access unclear
Complete data on primary care and mental health provider availability is not currently available for Red Lake County. This gap makes it difficult to assess whether strong life expectancy reflects abundant local providers or other community factors.
Low uninsured rate despite data gaps
At 5.4% uninsured, Red Lake County is below the state average of 6.0%, meaning most residents have health coverage. Without provider utilization data, it's unclear how coverage translates into actual healthcare access for residents.
Maintain coverage in your community
Red Lake County's strong health indicators include high insurance coverage rates—maintain that advantage by keeping your family insured. Contact MNsure.org or your county health department to explore coverage options and sustain the county's exceptional health outcomes.
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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.