Winona County Health Data

Winona County, Minnesota

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Winona County, Minnesota

Winona exceeds national health benchmarks

Winona County residents live to 80.2 years on average—1.3 years longer than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 14.6% poor or fair health rate is lower than the national 16%, indicating relatively good population health.

Above-average longevity for Minnesota

At 80.2 years, Winona's life expectancy exceeds Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years by 1.5 years. The county ranks in the upper tier of Minnesota's 87 counties on overall health outcomes.

Strong health relative to rural peers

Winona residents live longer than those in Waseca (79.3 years), Yellow Medicine (78.7 years), and Wilkin (75.6 years), though Washington County significantly outpaces at 81.3 years. Winona's 14.6% poor or fair health rate performs better than Watonwan's 17.6%.

Good coverage, solid provider infrastructure

Winona's uninsured rate of 5.6% matches the state average of 6.0%, with 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and a strong 251 mental health providers per 100,000. The county balances reasonable access with community health investments.

Keep coverage in place and current

With an uninsured rate of 5.6%, most Winona residents have health insurance. Renew coverage annually or explore options at MNsure.org and 1-855-366-7873 if you need assistance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Winona County, MN?
Winona County has a health score of 90/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #22 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.
What is the life expectancy in Winona County?
Life expectancy in Winona County is 80.2 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Winona County above the state average.
How does Winona County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Winona County's health score of 90/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 80.2 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.6% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Winona County?
Key health factors for Winona County include: life expectancy (80.2 years), uninsured rate (5.6%), and primary care physician access (36:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 251:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Winona County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 90/100 ("Excellent"), Winona County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.2 years. 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Winona County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Winona County's health score of 90/100 exceeds the Minnesota average of 83/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Winona County has better primary care access (36:1 ratio) than the state average (67:1).

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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.