Stearns County Health Data
Stearns County, Minnesota
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Stearns County, Minnesota
Stearns lives longer than the U.S. average
At 80.0 years, Stearns County residents live 1.6 years longer than the U.S. life expectancy of 78.4 years. The county's poor or fair health rate of 16.0% mirrors the national average, suggesting stable overall health outcomes across the lifespan.
Above average health in a healthy state
Stearns County outperforms Minnesota's state average life expectancy of 78.7 years by 1.3 years. The county ranks well within Minnesota's top tier for longevity and health outcomes.
Outpaced by Stevens, matched by Steele
Stevens County leads the region at 82.9 years, while Stearns and Steele County tie at 80.0 years. Stearns residents report better health than nearby Swift County (79.0 years), positioning the county in the upper half of regional performance.
Strong provider access supports care
With 98 primary care providers and 426 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, Stearns County significantly exceeds state benchmarks for healthcare access. Only 5.2% of residents lack insurance—below the state average of 6.0%—making healthcare more affordable and accessible across the county.
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Even in well-served Stearns County, nearly 1 in 20 residents lack health insurance. Visit MNsure.org to explore coverage options and ensure you're protected.
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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.