Burke County Health Data
Burke County, North Dakota
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
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 Burke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.4% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.7% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Burke County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Burke County Life Expectancy Reaches 81.4 Years
Health data brief for Burke County, North Dakota.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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Burke County residents have a life expectancy of 81.4 years, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports that 12.8% of residents are in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 7.5%, which is identical to the North Dakota state average and lower than the national average of 10%. Information regarding primary care and mental health provider ratios is not available in the current dataset for Burke County. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
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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 Burke 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 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.