Life Expectancy
Minnesota's life expectancy is 79.1 years, among the highest in the country, reflecting strong healthcare access and low smoking rates.
Age-adjusted death rate, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017), all causes, age-adjusted.
Total deaths, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017).
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 78.4 |
- •Minnesota consistently ranks among the top 5 healthiest states in national health rankings.
Healthcare Access
Minnesota offers strong healthcare access, anchored by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester and major health systems in the Twin Cities, though rural areas face provider shortages.
Residents without health insurance
2009–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian noninstitutionalized population, B27010 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians per 100k | 105 | 90 |
Hospitals
Minnesota has roughly 130 hospitals, including the internationally renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Hospital jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 622, annual average (FRED SMU27000006562200001).
Health care jobs (ambulatory, hospitals and nursing)
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 621–623, annual average (FRED SMU27000006562000001).
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals per million residents | 22.6 | 18 |
- •The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is regularly ranked the top hospital in the world.
Insurance Coverage
About 95.4% of Minnesotans have health insurance coverage, among the highest rates in the nation.
Adults with any health care coverage
2011–2020CDC BRFSS, adults 18+ (question discontinued after 2020).
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Insured rate (%) | 95.4 | 92 |
Obesity
Minnesota's adult obesity rate is about 30.1%, below the national average, reflecting active lifestyles despite long winters.
Adults with obesity
2011–2025CDC BRFSS via Chronic Disease Indicators, adults 18+.
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity rate (%) | 30.1 | 33.9 |
Public Health Indicators
Minnesota consistently ranks among the healthiest states overall, with strong outcomes in preventive care and low rates of preventable disease.
Adults who currently smoke
2011–2025CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, adults 18+.
| Indicator | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 78.4 |