Redwood County Health Data
Redwood County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
58.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.6 per 100K
Dentists
6.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.5
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 Redwood County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Redwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.4% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Redwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Redwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Redwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.3% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Redwood County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio Low in Redwood County
Health data brief for Redwood County, Minnesota.
Redwood County records 52 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Similarly, the primary care provider ratio is 46 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 79.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, exceeding the Minnesota average of 6.0% but remaining below the national average of 10%. Current data shows that 14.5% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower 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.