Stevens County Health Data
Stevens County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.9 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
185
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.9 per 100K
Dentists
31.0
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 Stevens County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stevens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.7% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stevens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stevens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stevens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stevens County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Stevens County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Norms
Health data brief for Stevens County, Minnesota.
Residents in Stevens County have a life expectancy of 82.9 years, significantly exceeding the national average of 77 years and the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years. This metric is the most distinct among local health indicators. Data shows that 5.4% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the state rate of 6.0% and well below the national average of 10%. About 15.0% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The primary care provider ratio is 62 per 100,000 residents, which is under the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also below the national benchmark, with 185 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the 250 median. These data points are sourced from public health and provider enumeration systems. 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.