Pine County Health Data

Pine County, Minnesota

Health Score

76/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

76.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.9 yr

State avg 78.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.8%

State avg 6.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

17

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

225

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Pine County, Minnesota

Life expectancy below national average

Pine County residents live to 76.9 years on average, 1.5 years shorter than the U.S. median of 76.4 years and 1.8 years below Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years. With 15.0% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces steeper health challenges than most Americans.

Struggling with Minnesota's worst metrics

Pine County ranks among Minnesota's lowest counties for life expectancy, trailing the state average by nearly two years. The 15.0% poor/fair health rate places it in the bottom quartile statewide, signaling persistent health inequities in the population.

Severe shortage of medical providers

Pine County has just 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest rate among its neighbors and roughly one-third the state average. With 225 mental health providers per 100K, behavioral health access is strained compared to counties like Pennington (335 per 100K).

High uninsured rate and limited options

At 6.8% uninsured, Pine County exceeds the state average of 6.0%, meaning nearly 700 residents per 100,000 lack coverage. The acute shortage of primary care providers compounds this gap, forcing many residents to travel long distances for routine medical care.

Coverage is critical for Pine County

Without insurance, Pine County residents face both cost and access barriers in a county with limited providers. Visit MNsure.org or call 1-855-366-7873 to explore Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, or marketplace plans—investing in coverage can be lifesaving here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pine County, MN?
Pine County has a health score of 76/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #70 out of 87 counties in Minnesota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Pine County?
Life expectancy in Pine County is 76.9 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Pine County below the state average.
How does Pine County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Pine County's health score of 76/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 76.9 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Pine County?
Key health factors for Pine County include: life expectancy (76.9 years), uninsured rate (6.8%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 225:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Pine County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 76/100 ("Excellent"), Pine County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.9 years. 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Pine County?
Pine County's health score of 76/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.