Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
99/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.3 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
338
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
9.3%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 104.3 per 100K
Dentists
12.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.3
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 74.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 10.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 83.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 25.7% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington 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
Washington County Residents Report High Rates of General Wellbeing
Health data brief for Washington County, Minnesota.
Washington County reports that only 9.3% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a figure that is significantly lower than the national average of 17%. This health outcome is paired with a life expectancy of 81.3 years, which exceeds the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also features a robust network of health professionals, with 104 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 338 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are higher than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Economic health indicators show an uninsured rate of 4.0%, which is lower than the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. These metrics provide a snapshot of the current health landscape in the county based on federal reporting. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.