Swift County Health Data
Swift County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
113
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
40.9
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 Swift County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Swift | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Swift | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Swift | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Swift | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 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 Swift County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Concentration in Swift County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Swift County, Minnesota.
Swift County records 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70. This gap in local provider concentration is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 113 per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 9.1%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 6.0% but remains below the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 79.0 years, slightly above the state average of 78.7 years and two years longer than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 16.0% of adults report poor or fair health, matching the state trend and remaining just below the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from provider registries and health surveys. 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.