Rice County Health Data
Rice County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
212
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.2%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.9
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 Rice County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rice | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rice | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rice | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.6% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rice | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rice County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rice County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Figures
Health data brief for Rice County, Minnesota.
Life expectancy in Rice County is 79.9 years. This is higher than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 6.1% of county residents are uninsured, which is nearly identical to the state rate of 6.0% and lower than the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 86 per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are present at 212 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. Furthermore, 14.2% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.