Roseau County Health Data

Roseau County, Minnesota

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

85/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.0 yr

State avg 78.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.3%

State avg 6.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

52

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

39

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

13.2%

State avg 14.8%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

6.5

per 100K residentsCDC: 52.4 per 100K

Dentists

6.5

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

13.1

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 Roseau County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureRoseauState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity35.7%37.0%37.6%1.3 pts better than state
Diabetes9.2%9.3%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure26.9%28.6%33.5%1.7 pts better than state
Depression24.6%25.3%24.1%0.7 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureRoseauState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking15.9%15.7%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking21.7%20.3%17.8%1.4 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity23.4%24.1%27.0%0.7 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureRoseauState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup71.5%72.0%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)67.2%64.7%57.3%2.5 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)77.5%77.1%73.3%near state average

Daily-life impact

MeasureRoseauState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress17.1%17.0%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration30.7%31.5%37.3%0.8 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Roseau County nationally on dental visit (past year).

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Low Mental Health Provider Availability in Roseau County

Health data brief for Roseau County, Minnesota.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Mental health access

Roseau County has 39 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This availability is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 77.0 years, matching the national average but lower than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.3%, which is lower than the state mark of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 52 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. Additionally, 13.2% of residents report their health as poor or fair, lower than the national figure of 17%. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Roseau County, Minnesota

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Lifecare Medical Center

ER
Not rated by CMS
(218) 463-2500
715 Delmore Drive, Roseau, MN 56751
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Roseau County, MN?
Roseau County has a health score of 85/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #46 out of 87 counties in Minnesota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Roseau County?
Life expectancy in Roseau County is 77.0 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Roseau County below the state average.
How does Roseau County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Roseau County's health score of 85/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 77.0 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.3% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Roseau County?
Key health factors for Roseau County include: life expectancy (77.0 years), uninsured rate (5.3%), and primary care physician access (52:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 39:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Roseau County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 85/100 ("Excellent"), Roseau County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.0 years. 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Roseau County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Roseau County's health score of 85/100 exceeds the Minnesota average of 83/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Roseau County has better primary care access (52:1 ratio) than the state average (67:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.