Traverse County Health Data
Traverse County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
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 Traverse County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Traverse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Traverse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Traverse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Traverse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.4% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Traverse County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Traverse County Life Expectancy Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Traverse County, Minnesota.
Life expectancy in Traverse County is 76.3 years, which is lower than the national average of 77 years and the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years. This represents a distinct deviation from the state-wide trend of higher life expectancy. The county reports an uninsured rate of 6.1%, nearly matching the state average of 6.0% and sitting below the national average of 10%. Regarding general wellness, 14.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Specific ratios for primary care and mental health providers were not available in the latest datasets for this county. These metrics are published annually by federal health agencies and census surveys to track regional health outcomes. Explore state-level data.
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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.