Pepin County Health Data
Pepin County, Wisconsin
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.8 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
54.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.9 per 100K
Dentists
13.6
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 Pepin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pepin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pepin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pepin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 78.3% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pepin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pepin County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Pepin County faces significant shortage of mental health providers
Health data brief for Pepin County, Wisconsin.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
Pepin County reports 27 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is roughly one-tenth of the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider ratio is the most pronounced differentiator in the county’s health data. In contrast, the county's life expectancy is 81.8 years, which is considerably higher than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.8%, higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 68 per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median. Poor or fair health is reported by 16.0% of the population, slightly under the national average of 17%. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.