Benson County Health Data
Benson County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
60.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
60.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
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 Benson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Benson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Benson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.1% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Benson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.3% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 12.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.7% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 8.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Benson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.2% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Benson 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
Benson County Life Expectancy Significantly Trails State and National Norms
Health data brief for Benson County, North Dakota.
The life expectancy in Benson County is 60.1 years, which is 17.4 years shorter than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and well below the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 25.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 35 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Despite these figures, the uninsured rate is 6.7%, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Benson County, North Dakota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Benson County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.