Wright County Health Data
Wright County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
134
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.5%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.4 per 100K
Dentists
11.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.1
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 Wright County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wright | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.8% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wright | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wright | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wright | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wright 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
Wright County Uninsured Rate Remains Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Wright County, Minnesota.
Wright County maintains an uninsured rate of 4.3%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 6.0% and less than half the national average of 10%. This coverage rate coincides with a life expectancy of 80.0 years, which is higher than the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Adult health perceptions are also positive, with 12.5% reporting poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. However, provider ratios in the county are lower than national medians; there are 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 134 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. National medians for these provider categories are 70 and 250 per 100,000 residents, respectively. These statistics are compiled from the most recent federal agency reports. Explore state-level data for broader context.
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.