Steele County Health Data
Steele County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
310
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.4%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.9 per 100K
Dentists
10.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.7
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 Steele County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Steele | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.2% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Steele | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Steele | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.5% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Steele | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Steele 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
Steele County Uninsured Rate Reaches Half of National Average
Health data brief for Steele County, Minnesota.
Steele County maintains an uninsured rate of 5.0%, which is exactly half the national average of 10% and lower than the Minnesota state average of 6.0%. Health reporting indicates that 13.4% of adults in the county describe their health as poor or fair, a rate lower than the national benchmark of 17%. The life expectancy for residents is 80.0 years, which is longer than the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of professional availability, the county has 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. However, mental health provider availability is higher than the national median of 250, with 310 providers per 100,000 residents. These figures are compiled from federal health registries and census data. Explore state-level data.
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.