Ramsey County
MinnesotaFIPS 27123
Pop. 552,3526 HospitalsSVI 0.71RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Ramsey County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.8% | 9.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.6% | 38.0% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.7% | 6.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 11.0 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,827.02 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
568
Primary Care Physicians
106.0 per 100k
1,406
NPs & PAs
262.3 per 100k
517
Dentists
1,207
Hospital Beds
2.3 per 1,000
$12,712.5
Medicare Per Capita
1820.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Ramsey County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 32.1% | — | |
| Depression | 26.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | — | |
| COPD | 5.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 12.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.5% | — | |
| Disability | 28.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 20.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.71
Socioeconomic Status0.43
Household Composition & Disability0.53
Minority Status & Language0.79
Housing Type & Transportation0.95
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Ramsey County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Haven | New Brighton | 8 | |
| Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital | Saint Paul | 60 | |
| M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital | Saint Paul | 254 | |
| M Health Fairview St John's Hospital | Maplewood | 184 | |
| Regions Hospital | Saint Paul | 554 | |
| United Hospital | Saint Paul | 603 |
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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.