Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
95/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.1 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
144
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.9 per 100K
Dentists
11.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.6
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 Scott County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.6% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.2% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scott County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Scott County Residents Reach High Average Life Expectancy
Health data brief for Scott County, Minnesota.
Life expectancy in Scott County is 81.1 years. This is higher than both the Minnesota state figure of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 4.4%, which is lower than the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Availability of primary care providers is 49 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are present at a rate of 144 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 13.6%, 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.