Hennepin County
MinnesotaFIPS 27053
Pop. 1,281,56515 HospitalsSVI 0.41RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Hennepin County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.9% | 9.2% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 27.4% | 38.0% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.2% | 6.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 12.0 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,600.471 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
1,588
Primary Care Physicians
126.2 per 100k
4,319
NPs & PAs
343.1 per 100k
1,382
Dentists
4,144
Hospital Beds
3.3 per 1,000
$12,307.1
Medicare Per Capita
1846.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Hennepin County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 27.4% | — | |
| Depression | 26.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | — | |
| COPD | 4.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 2.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 15.2% | — | |
| Disability | 25.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 19.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.41
Socioeconomic Status0.20
Household Composition & Disability0.20
Minority Status & Language0.70
Housing Type & Transportation0.81
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Hennepin County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | 996 | |
| Abbott Northwestern Organ Transplant Hospital | Minneapolis | 0 | |
| Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Mn | Minneapolis | 279 | |
| Children's Hospitals of Mn Organ Transplant | Minneapolis | 0 | |
| Hennepin County Medical Center | Minneapolis | 894 | |
| Hennepin County Medical Center | Minneapolis | 0 | |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital | Edina | 390 | |
| M Health Fairview University | Minneapolis | 0 | |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center | Minneapolis | 1700 | |
| Maple Grove Hospital | Maple Grove | 90 | |
| North Memorial Health | Robbinsdale | 518 | |
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital | Saint Louis Park | 426 | |
| Prairiecare | Brooklyn Park | 20 | |
| Regency Hospital of Minneapolis Llc | Golden Valley | 92 | |
| Veterans Affairs Medical Center | Minneapolis | 361 |
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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.