Pine County Health Data
Pine County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.8
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Pine County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pine County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pine County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below Median
Health data brief for Pine County, Minnesota.
Pine County has a primary care provider ratio of 17 per 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also records 225 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county stands at 76.9 years, slightly less than the Minnesota average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding insurance coverage, 6.8% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 15.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.