Stearns County Health Data
Stearns County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
98
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
426
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 97.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.6
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 Stearns County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stearns | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stearns | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stearns | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stearns | 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 Stearns 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
Stearns County Mental Health Provider Density Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Stearns County, Minnesota.
Stearns County reports 426 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration significantly higher than the national median of 250. This figure represents a denser network of mental health specialists compared to many surrounding regions. In other clinical metrics, the county has 98 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is more than the national median of 70. Regarding health outcomes, the life expectancy for residents is 80.0 years, exceeding the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 5.2%, lower than the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.0% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is just under the national average of 17%. These figures are derived from federal provider registries and health surveys. 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.