Wilkin County Health Data
Wilkin County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
270
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.3 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 Wilkin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wilkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wilkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wilkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wilkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wilkin County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Wilkin County Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Wilkin County, Minnesota.
Residents of Wilkin County have a life expectancy of 75.6 years, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric stands out against the county's relatively low uninsured rate of 4.1%, which is lower than the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Healthcare provider availability varies by specialty; while the county has 270 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—surpassing the national median of 250—it has only 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 70. Data also shows that 15.2% of adults in Wilkin County report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These figures are based on the latest releases from federal health and census reporting agencies. Explore state-level health data for comparison.
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.