Freeborn County
MinnesotaFIPS 27047
Pop. 30,8951 HospitalSVI 0.50RUCC 7 (Rural)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Freeborn County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.4% | 9.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.6% | 38.0% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.3% | 6.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.5 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,898.811 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
21
Primary Care Physicians
68.8 per 100k
52
NPs & PAs
170.4 per 100k
13
Dentists
80
Hospital Beds
2.6 per 1,000
$12,871.06
Medicare Per Capita
1582.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Freeborn County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.2% | — | |
| Depression | 22.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | — | |
| COPD | 7.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.4% | — | |
| Disability | 32.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 29.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.50
Socioeconomic Status0.35
Household Composition & Disability0.72
Minority Status & Language0.48
Housing Type & Transportation0.52
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 Freeborn County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin | Albert Lea | 181 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea - Mayo Clinic Health System | 2019 | 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.