Waseca County Health Data

Waseca County, Minnesota

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Waseca County, Minnesota

Waseca lives slightly longer than average

Residents of Waseca County have a life expectancy of 79.3 years, slightly above the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 14.3% poor or fair health rate is lower than the national benchmark of 16%, suggesting generally healthier daily functioning across the population.

Waseca outpaces Minnesota on longevity

At 79.3 years, Waseca's life expectancy edges past Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years by 0.6 years. The county ranks in the middle tier of Minnesota's 87 counties for overall health outcomes.

Healthier than rural peers

Waseca residents live longer than those in neighboring Watonwan County (79.0 years) and Yellow Medicine County (78.7 years), though Washington County significantly outpaces at 81.3 years. Waseca's 14.3% poor or fair health rate performs better than Watonwan's 17.6%.

Primary care access lags provider density

Just 5.6% of Waseca residents lack health insurance, matching the state average of 6.0%, but the county has only 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the state median. Mental health support is stronger, with 63 providers per 100,000.

Most Waseca residents have coverage

With an uninsured rate of 5.6%, most Waseca County residents already have health insurance. If you're among the uninsured, check MNsure.org or call 1-855-366-7873 to explore coverage options and subsidies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Waseca County, MN?
Waseca County has a health score of 89/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #25 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 Waseca County?
Life expectancy in Waseca County is 79.3 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Waseca County above the state average.
How does Waseca County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Waseca County's health score of 89/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 79.3 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.6% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Waseca County?
Key health factors for Waseca County include: life expectancy (79.3 years), uninsured rate (5.6%), and primary care physician access (26:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 63:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Waseca County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 89/100 ("Excellent"), Waseca County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.3 years. 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Waseca County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Waseca County's health score of 89/100 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. Waseca County has better primary care access (26:1 ratio) than the state average (67:1).

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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.