An estimated 697,618 people in Minnesota live with migraine.

Based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 population data and Burch et al. (2021) migraine-specific prevalence rates.

Census ACS 2023 · Burch et al. (2021) · CC BY 4.0

Patient Population by Care Level

How many patients need each level of care.

31,788
need specialist or headache program care
Complexity Levels 1–2*
118,198
need neurology-level care
Complexity Levels 3–4*
547,631
appropriate for primary care
Complexity Level 5*

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

By Congressional District

8 congressional districts in Minnesota

DistrictTotal patientsSpecialist care*Neurology care*Primary care*
MN-0596,3354,39416,32375,622
MN-0489,2174,06815,11470,034
MN-0887,3863,97714,80368,601
MN-0687,1503,97114,76768,413
MN-0286,5813,94514,67067,966
MN-0186,4383,94514,64767,857
MN-0783,3903,79214,13065,461
MN-0381,1213,69613,74463,677

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

Headache Centers & Programs

1 headache center or program in Minnesota

Headache Centers — Level 1

Mayo Clinic — Headache Subspecialty Group

Rochester, MN

29 providers · 13 UCNS-certified

www.healthpartners.com/care/find/doctor/48326

Provider counts reflect headache program providers only — not all neurologists at the same address. UCNS certification verified against the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties diplomate directory.

More Data Coming

Building a complete picture.

Coming September 2026

Payer Policy Data

What insurers in Minnesota require before authorizing CGRP-targeting therapies — step therapy requirements, formulary placements, and Gold Card law status.

Coming Fall 2026

Prescribing Gap Analysis

How many primary care physicians actively treating migraine patients in Minnesota have never prescribed a CGRP-targeting therapy — by metro area and congressional district.

Doty A. Minnesota Headache Disorder Population Estimates. The Headache Vault; 2026. headachevault.com/research/states/minnesota Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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