Watonwan County Health Data

Watonwan County has a health score of 64/100, rated "Average." It ranks #81 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.

Life expectancy in Watonwan County is 79.0 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Watonwan County above the state average.

Watonwan County's health score of 64/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 79.0 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3% vs. 6.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Watonwan County include: life expectancy (79.0 years), uninsured rate (10.3%), and primary care physician access (54:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 72:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 64/100 ("Average"), Watonwan County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.0 years. 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Watonwan County's health score of 64/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. The uninsured rate of 10.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.