Pipestone County Health Data
Pipestone County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
130
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.7 per 100K
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 Pipestone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pipestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pipestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pipestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pipestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.0% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pipestone County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Gap Identified in Pipestone County
Health data brief for Pipestone County, Minnesota.
Pipestone County records 130 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly half of the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 54 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 77.3 years, which is close to the national average of 77 years but lower than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years. Data shows that 7.3% of the population is uninsured, a higher rate than the Minnesota average of 6.0% yet lower than the national 10% average. In terms of overall wellness, 15.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.