Quality of life in Minnesota is intrinsically tied to the health of its inhabitants. Healthy people are better able to secure higher levels of education and work. Businesses retain a vital and productive workforce, which attracts new economic growth. Health care costs, and their burden to society, are reduced. We track data about general health, mental health, health insurance coverage, and delayed healthcare to better understand how Minnesota is doing to ensure the physical and mental health of its citizens.

Fast facts

The vast majority of Minnesotans report that they are in good or excellent health

Self-reported health improved briefly during the pandemic, but has since fallen to its lowest point in over a decade.
85 %

1 in 7 Minnesotans experience frequent mental distress

The share of adults reporting frequent mental distress has increased in recent years.
14 %
6
%

of Minnesotans under age 65 lack health insurance coverage

Minnesota's uninsured rate has fallen dramatically since 2013, but the downward trend has stagnated in recent years and ticked up sharply in 2024.

21
%

of Minnesotans delayed or postponed a healthcare visit last year

Their most common reasons were concerns about cost.

Key measures

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