Bottineau County Health Data
Bottineau County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 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
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
15.6
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 Bottineau County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bottineau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bottineau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bottineau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.2% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bottineau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.0% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bottineau County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bottineau County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Averages
Health data brief for Bottineau County, North Dakota.
Residents of Bottineau County have a life expectancy of 80.3 years, which is longer than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 47 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 32 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 17.1% of residents report poor or fair health, matching the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.9%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. 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.