Barnes County Health Data
Barnes County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
18.5
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 Barnes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Barnes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Barnes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.9% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Barnes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.2% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 75.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Barnes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.4% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Barnes County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Barnes County Uninsured Rate Remains Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Barnes County, North Dakota.
Barnes County reports an uninsured rate of 6.2%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 77.2 years, closely mirroring the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of health provider availability, there are 93 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 84 per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 250. Approximately 13.9% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the national average of 17%. 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.