Cass County Health Data
Cass County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
340
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 98.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Cass County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 5.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.0% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.8% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.5% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.6% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cass 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
Cass County mental health provider density exceeds national and state levels
Health data brief for Cass County, North Dakota.
Cass County residents have access to 340 mental health providers per 100,000 people, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This density also surpasses several neighboring regions in North Dakota. Regarding health coverage, the uninsured rate in the county is 7.2%, which is lower than the statewide average of 7.5% and the national average of approximately 10%. Residents report a life expectancy of 79.1 years, exceeding both the North Dakota average of 77.5 years and the national expectation of 77 years. Additionally, 14.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The county also supports 99 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. 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.