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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Traverse County residents should prioritize health insurance as a first step toward better health outcomes. Visit MNsure.org to understand your coverage options and take control of your health journey.
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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.