Pennington County
MinnesotaFIPS 27113
Pop. 13,9922 HospitalsSVI 0.14RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Pennington County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.8% | 9.2% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 30.5% | 38.0% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 3.4% | 6.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.0 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,573.831 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
12
Primary Care Physicians
87.5 per 100k
23
NPs & PAs
167.7 per 100k
9
Dentists
41
Hospital Beds
3.0 per 1,000
$11,275.76
Medicare Per Capita
1542.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Pennington County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 40.3% | — | |
| Depression | 25.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | — | |
| COPD | 6.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.5% | — | |
| Disability | 30.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 24.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.14
Socioeconomic Status0.04
Household Composition & Disability0.22
Minority Status & Language0.32
Housing Type & Transportation0.51
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Pennington County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Behavioral Health Center | Thief River Falls | 16 | Rural |
| Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls | 36 | CAHRural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.