Wabasha County Health Data

Wabasha County, Minnesota

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Wabasha County, Minnesota

Wabasha enjoys above-average health

Wabasha County's life expectancy of 80.8 years exceeds the U.S. average by 2.4 years. At 12.5% poor or fair health, Wabasha performs significantly better than the national average of 16.0%, suggesting strong population wellness.

Top-ranked health outcomes in Minnesota

Wabasha County's 80.8-year life expectancy beats Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years by 2.1 years. The county's 12.5% poor or fair health rate ranks among the best in the state.

Southeast Minnesota's health leader

Wabasha County's 80.8-year life expectancy trails only Stevens County (82.9 years) in the region and beats Steele and Stearns at 80.0 years. With the lowest poor or fair health rate among southern peers, Wabasha delivers strong health outcomes.

Excellent coverage and primary care access

Wabasha County has 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and a low 4.7% uninsured rate—the best in the region and well below the state average of 6.0%. Mental health provider access at 37 per 100,000 lags regional standards, but overall care accessibility remains strong.

Maintain Wabasha's health momentum

Wabasha County's success rests partly on having the lowest uninsured rate in this analysis. If you're uninsured, visit MNsure.org to join your neighbors in protecting your health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Wabasha County, MN?
Wabasha County has a health score of 96/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #6 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 Wabasha County?
Life expectancy in Wabasha County is 80.8 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Wabasha County above the state average.
How does Wabasha County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Wabasha County's health score of 96/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 80.8 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Wabasha County?
Key health factors for Wabasha County include: life expectancy (80.8 years), uninsured rate (4.7%), and primary care physician access (79:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 37:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Wabasha County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 96/100 ("Excellent"), Wabasha County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.8 years. 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Wabasha County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Wabasha County's health score of 96/100 exceeds the Minnesota average of 83/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.