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Rural Health Information Hub
Rural Health Information Hub

Minnesota

State Office of Rural Health

Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care

Phone: 651.201.3838
Email: health.orhpc@state.mn.us

Serves as the State Office of Rural Health (SORH) in Minnesota and promotes access to quality healthcare for all Minnesota residents. Works with policymakers, providers, and rural and underserved urban communities. Collects and analyzes statewide data on licensed healthcare providers; provides grant support to increase access to healthcare workforce programs; and builds and sustains healthcare facilities, including Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Designates and supports the trauma system in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Nonmetro Population

5,713,716
Estimated population
1,264,289 (22.1%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimate

Minnesota Rural Healthcare Facilities

76
Critical Access Hospitals
1
Rural Emergency Hospitals
107
Rural Health Clinics
18
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
25
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
Minnesota Rural Healthcare Facilities map
*Sites according to data.HRSA.gov (January 2025), showing only locations outside of U.S. Census Bureau Urban Areas with a population of 50,000 or more

Selected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Minnesota

Last Updated: 4/10/2025
Last Reviewed: 3/28/2024