Renville County Health Data
Renville County, Minnesota
Health Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Renville County, Minnesota
Renville's life expectancy trails nation
At 77.8 years, Renville County residents live about 2.5 years less than the U.S. average of 80.3 years. The county's 16.7% poor or fair health rating exceeds the national average of 15%, signaling health challenges that deserve attention. These gaps suggest opportunities for targeted health improvement initiatives.
Below average among Minnesota counties
Renville's 77.8-year life expectancy sits 0.9 years below Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years, placing it in the lower tier of state county rankings. The 8.4% uninsured rate significantly exceeds the state's 6.0% average, indicating affordability barriers for coverage. This combination reflects structural health access challenges within the county.
Renville struggles versus nearby counties
Renville's 77.8-year life expectancy lags peers like Sibley County (80.4 years) and Sherburne County (79.4 years) by meaningful margins. With only 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than half the rate in Rock County (93 per 100K)—Renville faces a provider shortage. The mental health provider gap is even starker: Renville has 28 per 100K versus Rice County's 212 per 100K.
Healthcare access and affordability strain residents
Renville's 8.4% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 12 residents lack health coverage—the highest uninsured rate among comparison counties. With just 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, residents often travel considerable distances for routine care. The shortage of mental health providers (28 per 100K) compounds barriers to comprehensive healthcare.
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If you're uninsured or underinsured, Minnesota's insurance marketplace and Medicaid programs offer pathways to coverage. Visit MNsure.org to check eligibility for subsidized plans or free coverage options available this open enrollment period. Local community health centers can also help you navigate coverage options and connect to care.
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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.