Waseca County Health Data
Waseca County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.3 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.1
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 Waseca County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Waseca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.7% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Waseca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Waseca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Waseca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.8% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Waseca County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Waseca County Reports Low Ratio of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Waseca County, Minnesota.
Waseca County records 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider availability also trails behind several nearby regions in the state. Mental health provider ratios follow a similar trend, with 63 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Despite these provider numbers, the county reports a life expectancy of 79.3 years, which is longer than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate in Waseca County stands at 5.6%, which is slightly lower than the Minnesota average of 6.0% and well below the national mark of 10%. Approximately 14.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is better than the national average of 17%. Access the full CDC County Health Rankings dataset for more details.
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.