Watonwan County Health Data
Watonwan County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.9 per 100K
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 Watonwan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Watonwan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.6% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Watonwan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Watonwan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.3% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Watonwan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Watonwan 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
Watonwan County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Watonwan County, Minnesota.
In Watonwan County, 10.3% of the population is uninsured, a rate that sits above the Minnesota state average of 6.0% and aligns with the national average of 10%. This metric is the most pronounced deviation from state norms in the county's latest health data. Meanwhile, the county reports 54 primary care providers and 72 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Regarding health outcomes, 17.6% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 79.0 years, slightly longer than the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. These figures represent the most recent available data from federal census and health reporting agencies. For additional information, see the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.