Swift County Health Data
Swift County, Minnesota
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Swift County, Minnesota
Swift faces health access challenges
Swift County's life expectancy of 79.0 years slightly exceeds the national average of 78.4 years, but the 16.0% poor or fair health rate equals the national benchmark. The county mirrors typical American health struggles, particularly around provider access.
Below Minnesota's health average
Swift County's 79.0-year life expectancy trails Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years by 1.7 years, and its 16.0% poor or fair health rate ranks below the state median. The county faces greater health headwinds than most Minnesota neighbors.
Struggling compared to peers
At 79.0 years, Swift County lags behind Stearns and Steele (80.0 years) and significantly trails Stevens County (82.9 years). Swift also shows the highest uninsured rate in the region at 9.1%.
Access gaps threaten local health
Swift County has just 41 primary care providers and 113 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—well below state needs. With 9.1% of residents uninsured—50% higher than the state average—many Swift County residents struggle to afford care when they need it most.
Swift County needs coverage now
Nearly 1 in 11 Swift County residents lack health insurance, putting them at serious financial and health risk. MNsure.org offers free help finding affordable coverage—visit today to protect yourself and your family.
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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.