Rock County Health Data
Rock County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
220
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
72.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 93.0 per 100K
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 Rock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rock County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rock County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Level
Health data brief for Rock County, Minnesota.
The uninsured rate in Rock County is 4.7%. This figure is lower than the Minnesota state figure of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.1 years, compared to a state average of 78.7 and a national average of 77. Access to primary care providers stands at 93 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is reported at 220 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 15.3% of the county reports 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.