Winona County Health Data
Winona County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.2 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
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
251
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.0
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 Winona County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Winona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Winona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Winona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Winona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Winona 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
Primary Care Provider Availability in Winona County Below National Median
Health data brief for Winona County, Minnesota.
Winona County reports 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's mental health provider ratio of 251 per 100,000 residents is almost exactly at the national median of 250. The county maintains a life expectancy of 80.2 years, which is longer than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 5.6% of residents are uninsured, which is slightly lower than the state average of 6.0% and much lower than the 10% national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These metrics provide an overview of clinical and physical health markers across the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data details.
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.