Northfield, Minnesota — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Rice County, Minnesota that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
15%
Alcohol
9%
Tobacco
6.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Minnesota United States
Alcohol 18.7% -3.7% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 16.6% -7.6% 20.5% -11.5%
Drugs 5.5% +1% 5.6% +0.9%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Rice County, Minnesota. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Minnesota United States
Females 15-19 28.3 -7.3 45.8 -24.8

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Minnesota United States
Physically Inactive 20.8% -3.6% 28.0% -10.8%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Minnesota United States
Pap Smear 84.8% -0.3% 82.0% +2.5%
Mammogram 86.0% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 58.4% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.7% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 77.4% N/A 69.4% N/A