Stevens County Health Data

Stevens County, Minnesota

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Stevens County, Minnesota

Stevens leads the nation on longevity

Stevens County residents enjoy the longest life expectancy in this analysis at 82.9 years—4.5 years above the U.S. average of 78.4 years. With a 15.0% poor or fair health rate, Stevens County performs better than the national average of 16.0%.

Minnesota's healthiest county profiled

Stevens County's 82.9-year life expectancy significantly exceeds Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years by 4.2 years. The county stands out as a model of health longevity within the state.

Clear regional health leader

Stevens County's 82.9-year life expectancy towers over all neighboring counties, including Stearns and Steele at 80.0 years and Swift at 79.0 years. No other profiled county approaches Stevens' remarkable health outcomes.

Solid care access with gaps in specialists

Stevens County offers 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, though mental health providers at 185 per 100,000 lag behind state standards. At 5.4% uninsured, the county stays just below the state average of 6.0%, ensuring most residents can access basic care.

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With Stevens County leading Minnesota in health outcomes, protecting that progress means ensuring all residents have coverage. Visit MNsure.org to verify your insurance status and explore options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Stevens County, MN?
Stevens County has a health score of 91/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #18 out of 87 counties in Minnesota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Stevens County?
Life expectancy in Stevens County is 82.9 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Stevens County above the state average.
How does Stevens County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Stevens County's health score of 91/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 82.9 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.4% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Stevens County?
Key health factors for Stevens County include: life expectancy (82.9 years), uninsured rate (5.4%), and primary care physician access (62:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 185:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Stevens County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 91/100 ("Excellent"), Stevens County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 82.9 years. 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Stevens County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Stevens County's health score of 91/100 exceeds the Minnesota average of 83/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Stevens County has better primary care access (62:1 ratio) than the state average (67:1).

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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.