Sibley County Health Data
Sibley County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.4 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.4 per 100K
Dentists
13.4
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 Sibley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sibley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.7% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sibley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sibley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sibley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sibley 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
Sibley County Primary Care Provider Ratios Trend Low
Health data brief for Sibley County, Minnesota.
Primary care provider availability in Sibley County is 13 per 100,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county has a life expectancy of 80.4 years, higher than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, which is higher than the state level of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Mental health providers are present at a rate of 66 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. Additionally, 15.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, 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.