Polk County
MinnesotaFIPS 27119
Pop. 31,1922 HospitalsSVI 0.44RUCC 3 (Metro)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Polk County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.3% | 9.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.8% | 38.0% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.6% | 6.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.5 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,265.5 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
13
Primary Care Physicians
42.7 per 100k
45
NPs & PAs
148.0 per 100k
17
Dentists
89
Hospital Beds
2.9 per 1,000
$12,995.71
Medicare Per Capita
1335.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Polk County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.6% | — | |
| Depression | 24.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | — | |
| COPD | 6.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.4% | — | |
| Disability | 30.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.44
Socioeconomic Status0.20
Household Composition & Disability0.40
Minority Status & Language0.43
Housing Type & Transportation0.84
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
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Polk County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Fosston | Fosston | 50 | CAH |
| Riverview Hospital | Crookston | 49 | CAH |
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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.