Adams County Health Data
Adams County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
508
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
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 Adams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.7% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.3% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 34.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adams County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adams County Primary Care Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Adams County, North Dakota.
Adams County has 508 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This concentration is significantly higher than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. While provider access is high, the life expectancy for residents is 77.1 years, which is just below the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and mirrors the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.9%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but lower than the 10% national average. Additionally, 17.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. Mental health provider availability is 93 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. 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.