Pipestone County Health Data

Pipestone County, Minnesota

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Pipestone County, Minnesota

Health outcomes slightly below U.S. norms

Pipestone County residents live to 77.3 years on average, just 0.9 years below the U.S. median of 76.4 years but 1.4 years behind Minnesota's 78.7-year state average. At 15.2% reporting poor or fair health, Pipestone faces health challenges comparable to the national average of 16.1%.

Lower life expectancy within Minnesota

Pipestone County ranks in Minnesota's lower half for life expectancy, falling 1.4 years behind the state average. The 15.2% poor/fair health rate places it near the state median, reflecting moderate health equity concerns.

Moderate provider access, uneven distribution

Pipestone County has 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the state average but higher than neighbors like Pine County (17 per 100K). Mental health access is limited at 130 providers per 100K, roughly half the state average.

Higher uninsured rate impacts daily care

At 7.3% uninsured, Pipestone County exceeds the state average of 6.0%, with limited provider networks making coverage gaps more consequential. Residents without insurance face both cost barriers and geographic challenges in accessing preventive and specialty care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pipestone County, MN?
Pipestone County has a health score of 75/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #71 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 Pipestone County?
Life expectancy in Pipestone County is 77.3 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Pipestone County below the state average.
How does Pipestone County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Pipestone County's health score of 75/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 77.3 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Pipestone County?
Key health factors for Pipestone County include: life expectancy (77.3 years), uninsured rate (7.3%), and primary care physician access (54:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 130:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Pipestone County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 75/100 ("Excellent"), Pipestone County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.3 years. 7.3% 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 Pipestone County?
Pipestone County's health score of 75/100 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.