Cavalier County Health Data

Cavalier County, North Dakota

Health Score

91/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

80.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

80.6 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

State avg 7.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

27

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

28

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Cavalier County, North Dakota

Cavalier County leads in longevity

Cavalier County residents live to 80.6 years on average—nearly four years longer than the U.S. average of 77.0 years. With 13.6% reporting poor or fair health, the county outperforms the national rate of 16.8%.

Second-best health outcomes statewide

At 80.6 years, Cavalier County ranks second in the state for life expectancy, trailing only Cass County. The county exceeds North Dakota's state average of 77.5 years by 3.1 years.

Outstanding health compared to peers

Cavalier County's 80.6-year life expectancy stands 3.7 years above Dickey County (76.9) and 3.4 years above Divide County (81.8, though Divide slightly edges ahead). The county maintains the lowest poor/fair health rate among its regional neighbors at 13.6%.

Low uninsured rate, limited providers

Cavalier County boasts a 6.0% uninsured rate—the lowest in the state and well below the state average of 7.5%. However, primary care access is limited at just 27 providers per 100,000 residents, requiring residents to access some services regionally.

Maintain your insurance advantage

Cavalier County's strong insurance coverage (6.0% uninsured) is a community asset worth protecting. Verify your current coverage and explore options at healthcare.gov to ensure continuous access to the limited local providers and regional resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Cavalier County, ND?
Cavalier County has a health score of 91/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #2 out of 53 counties in North Dakota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Cavalier County?
Life expectancy in Cavalier County is 80.6 years. The North Dakota state average is 77.5 years, making Cavalier County above the state average.
How does Cavalier County health compare to the North Dakota average?
Cavalier County's health score of 91/100 is above the North Dakota average of 72/100. Life expectancy is 80.6 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Cavalier County?
Key health factors for Cavalier County include: life expectancy (80.6 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (27:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 28:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Cavalier County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 91/100 ("Excellent"), Cavalier County is one of the healthier counties in North Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.6 years. 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Cavalier County healthier than the North Dakota average?
Cavalier County's health score of 91/100 exceeds the North Dakota average of 72/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Cavalier County has better primary care access (27:1 ratio) than the state average (73:1).

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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.