Sherburne County Health Data

Sherburne County, Minnesota

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

94/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.4 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

37

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

235

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

12.8%

State avg 14.8%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

10.1

per 100K residentsCDC: 37.3 per 100K

Dentists

7.1

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

2.0

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 Sherburne County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureSherburneState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity38.4%37.0%37.6%1.4 pts worse than state
Diabetes8.3%9.3%11.2%1.0 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure27.4%28.6%33.5%1.2 pts better than state
Depression24.2%25.3%24.1%1.1 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureSherburneState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking13.9%15.7%16.3%1.8 pts better than state
Binge Drinking22.5%20.3%17.8%2.2 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity22.9%24.1%27.0%1.2 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureSherburneState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup71.1%72.0%74.9%0.9 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)67.7%64.7%57.3%3.0 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)77.9%77.1%73.3%0.8 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureSherburneState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress16.3%17.0%18.6%0.7 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration29.3%31.5%37.3%2.2 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sherburne 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 Rates of Poor Health Reported in Sherburne County

Health data brief for Sherburne County, Minnesota.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Poor/fair health rate

Approximately 12.8% of residents in Sherburne County report poor or fair health. This rate is lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy for the county is 79.4 years, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 4.7%, lower than the state mark of 6.0% and the national 10%. Access to primary care providers is reported at 37 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 235 per 100,000, which is near the national median of 250 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Sherburne 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.

Hospitals near you

No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Sherburne County.

This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.

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 Sherburne County, MN?
Sherburne County has a health score of 94/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #11 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 Sherburne County?
Life expectancy in Sherburne County is 79.4 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Sherburne County above the state average.
How does Sherburne County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Sherburne County's health score of 94/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 79.4 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Sherburne County?
Key health factors for Sherburne County include: life expectancy (79.4 years), uninsured rate (4.7%), and primary care physician access (37:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 235:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sherburne County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 94/100 ("Excellent"), Sherburne County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.4 years. 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Sherburne County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Sherburne County's health score of 94/100 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. Sherburne County has better primary care access (37:1 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.