Yellow Medicine County Health Data
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.1 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Yellow Medicine County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yellow Medicine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yellow Medicine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yellow Medicine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yellow Medicine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yellow Medicine 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
Mental Health Provider Access in Yellow Medicine County Below Median
Health data brief for Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
Yellow Medicine County records 95 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. Similarly, the primary care provider ratio falls below the national median of 70, with 53 providers per 100,000 residents. The county's life expectancy exactly matches the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and is longer than the national average of 77 years. For insurance coverage, the county has an uninsured rate of 6.6%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is better than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a comparison of local health indicators against broader geographic trends. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.