Health Profile of Mahnomen County, Minnesota
Mahnomen County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Mahnomen County Below averageLeast healthy county in Minnesota
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mahnomen County | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.9% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.8% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mahnomen County is 77.2 years, about 3.6 years shorter than the Minnesota average of 80.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.9%, higher than the Minnesota average of 4.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.8% of residents, higher than the Minnesota average of 13.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
1,877 residents in Mahnomen County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 119 44 men · 76 women
- 75–84 265 119 men · 145 women
- 65–74 526 265 men · 261 women
- 50–64 967 491 men · 476 women
Younger residents
1,580 residents in Mahnomen County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 474 247 boys · 227 girls
- 7–12 482 253 boys · 229 girls
- 3–7 362 190 boys · 172 girls
- 0–3 262 136 boys · 125 girls
About 316 residents in Mahnomen County (5.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mahnomen County | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.4% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.9% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Mahnomen County is about 52% higher than in Minnesota. The rate of heart disease in Mahnomen County is about 35% higher than in Minnesota. The rate of obesity in Mahnomen County is about 24% higher than in Minnesota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mahnomen County | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.9% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.6% | 22.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mahnomen County is about 51% higher than in Minnesota. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Mahnomen County is about 38% higher than in Minnesota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 10,315 cigarettes a day, 309,436 a month, or 3.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 113,460 minutes a day and 41.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mahnomen County is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.02 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Mahnomen County | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.63 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mahnomen County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Mahnomen County, MN Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Mahnomen County, MN is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 5,358 residents against a local median of 8,616. Mahnomen County, MN's uninsured, at 11.9%, runs 103% above the 5.8% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 10.1% on uninsured, so Mahnomen County, MN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Mahnomen County, MN has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen County, MN | 5,358 | 77.2 yrs #6/6 | 11.9% #5/6 | 42.9% #6/6 |
| Becker County, MN | 35,340 | 80.4 yrs | 5.8% | 35.4% |
| Clearwater County, MN | 8,616 | 79.2 yrs | 12.4% | 35.1% |
| Red Lake County, MN | 3,915 | 80.8 yrs | 2.3% | 37.6% |
| Norman County, MN | 6,367 | 78.2 yrs | 6.5% | 40.1% |
| Polk County, MN | 30,705 | 78.4 yrs | 5.8% | 37.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mahnomen County, Minnesota has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat worse than Minnesota, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
How healthy is Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
Mahnomen County, Minnesota has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Mahnomen County, Minnesota one of the healthiest counties in Minnesota?
No. Mahnomen County ranks last of 87 counties in Minnesota by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
People in Mahnomen County, Minnesota can expect to live 77.2 years on average, 3.6 years shorter than the Minnesota average of 80.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
11.9% of residents in Mahnomen County, Minnesota have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 7.2 points above the Minnesota rate of 4.7%.
What is the obesity rate in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
42.9% of adults in Mahnomen County, Minnesota are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 8.3 points above the Minnesota rate of 34.5%.
Which health problem stands out most in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
Compared with Minnesota as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 15.1%, about 52% higher than the Minnesota rate of 9.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mahnomen County, Minnesota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 10,315 cigarettes a day, 309,436 a month, or 3.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 113,460 minutes a day and 41.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mahnomen County is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.02 lifetimes a year.
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