Wabasha County Health Data
Wabasha County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.5%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
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 Wabasha County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wabasha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wabasha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wabasha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wabasha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wabasha County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wabasha County Reports Low Rates of Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Wabasha County, Minnesota.
Wabasha County reports that 12.5% of adults are in poor or fair health, a rate notably lower than the national average of 17%. The county also has a low uninsured rate of 4.7%, which is below the Minnesota state average of 6.0% and less than half the national average of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.8 years, exceeding the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. While there are 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—above the national median of 70—the mental health provider ratio is 37 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. These statistics provide a snapshot of clinical access and health status based on federal data sources. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.