Cook County

MinnesotaFIPS 27031

Pop. 5,6001 HospitalSVI 0.08RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricCook CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence8.4%9.2%
Adult Obesity34.8%38.0%
Uninsured Rate7.1%6.0%
PCPs per 10K16.06.6
Premature Death (YPLL)4,570.472

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

9
Primary Care Physicians
159.6 per 100k
2
NPs & PAs
35.5 per 100k
3
Dentists
53
Hospital Beds
9.4 per 1,000
$11,128.65
Medicare Per Capita

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorCook CountyState Avg 
Diabetes13.3%
Obesity35.7%
Depression22.7%
Frequent Mental Distress13.5%
COPD6.9%
Current Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease8.2%
Stroke4.1%
High Blood Pressure37.7%
Poor General Health17.0%
Disability29.4%
No Leisure Physical Activity24.3%
Binge Drinking16.0%
Uninsured6.1%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.08
Socioeconomic Status0.05
Household Composition & Disability0.13
Minority Status & Language0.44
Housing Type & Transportation0.23

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Cook County

HospitalCityBedsType
North Shore HealthGrand Marais16CAHRural

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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.