Traverse County Health Data

Traverse County, Minnesota

Health Score

77/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

76.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.3 yr

State avg 78.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

State avg 6.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Traverse County, Minnesota

Traverse's health snapshot unclear

Traverse County's life expectancy of 76.3 years falls 2.1 years below the U.S. average of 78.4 years, raising concerns about population health. More detailed provider and health outcome data would clarify the drivers of this gap.

Lowest life expectancy in Minnesota

Traverse County's 76.3-year life expectancy is 2.4 years below Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years. The county faces the steepest health longevity challenge among all profiled Minnesota counties.

Traverse lags all regional peers

At 76.3 years, Traverse County's life expectancy trails every neighboring county profiled, including Wadena (77.1 years) and Swift (79.0 years). This gap warrants urgent investigation into local health drivers.

Limited data, urgent questions

Provider data for Traverse County is unavailable, making it impossible to assess care access directly. With 6.1% uninsured—slightly above the state average—and the lowest life expectancy in this analysis, the county needs targeted investigation into health barriers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Traverse County, MN?
Traverse County has a health score of 77/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #64 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 Traverse County?
Life expectancy in Traverse County is 76.3 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Traverse County below the state average.
How does Traverse County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Traverse County's health score of 77/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 76.3 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Traverse County?
Key health factors for Traverse County include: life expectancy (76.3 years), uninsured rate (6.1%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Traverse County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 77/100 ("Excellent"), Traverse County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.3 years. 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Traverse County?
Traverse County's health score of 77/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.