Wadena County Health Data
Wadena County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
386
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.4 per 100K
Dentists
21.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.3
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 Wadena County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wadena | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wadena | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wadena | 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) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wadena | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.2% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wadena 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
Mental Health Provider Density in Wadena County Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Wadena County, Minnesota.
Wadena County has 386 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration that significantly exceeds the national median of 250. This contrasts with the primary care provider ratio, which stands at 49 per 100,000, below the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 77.1 years, which is slightly above the national average of 77 years but lower than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years. According to health surveys, 17.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 6.3%, which is nearly equal to the state average of 6.0% and lower than the national average of 10%. These data points are sourced from federal health registries and provide comparative context for the region. Explore state-level data.
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.