Stearns County
MinnesotaFIPS 27145
Pop. 158,2925 HospitalsSVI 0.46RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Stearns County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.6% | 9.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.4% | 38.0% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.2% | 6.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 9.8 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,211.1 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
162
Primary Care Physicians
100.6 per 100k
450
NPs & PAs
279.5 per 100k
134
Dentists
865
Hospital Beds
5.4 per 1,000
$11,586.8
Medicare Per Capita
1848.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Stearns County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.5% | — | |
| Depression | 25.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | — | |
| COPD | 6.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.3% | — | |
| Disability | 28.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.46
Socioeconomic Status0.27
Household Composition & Disability0.30
Minority Status & Language0.47
Housing Type & Transportation0.85
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Stearns County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centracare - Paynesville Hospital | Paynesville | 36 | CAH |
| Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital | Melrose | 28 | CAH |
| Centracare-sauk Centre Hospital | Sauk Centre | 28 | CAH |
| St Cloud Hospital | Saint Cloud | 489 | |
| Va Hosp | Saint Cloud | 1200 |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Area Hospital | 2015 | Complete |
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.