Brown County
MinnesotaFIPS 27015
Pop. 25,9122 HospitalsSVI 0.11RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Brown County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.3% | 9.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.9% | 38.0% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.0% | 6.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 9.3 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 4,833.344 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
25
Primary Care Physicians
97.5 per 100k
28
NPs & PAs
109.3 per 100k
15
Dentists
50
Hospital Beds
1.9 per 1,000
$12,231.78
Medicare Per Capita
1345.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Brown County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.2% | — | |
| Depression | 23.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | — | |
| COPD | 7.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.3% | — | |
| Disability | 31.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.11
Socioeconomic Status0.05
Household Composition & Disability0.24
Minority Status & Language0.19
Housing Type & Transportation0.41
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Brown County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm Medical Center | New Ulm | 62 | CAHRural |
| Sleepy Eye Medical Center | Sleepy Eye | 16 | CAHRural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Health System-Springfield | 2020 | Converted |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.