Cavalier County Health Data
Cavalier County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
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 Cavalier County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cavalier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cavalier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cavalier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.4% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cavalier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.5% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cavalier 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
Cavalier County uninsured rate reaches 6 percent benchmark
Health data brief for Cavalier County, North Dakota.
At 6.0%, the uninsured rate in Cavalier County is lower than the North Dakota state average of 7.5% and sits well below the national average of 10%. This coverage data coincides with a life expectancy of 80.6 years, which is higher than the state average of 77.5 years and the national figure of 77 years. In terms of health status, 13.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. However, the county records lower provider ratios than national medians. There are 27 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 28 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures represent the documented health landscape for the region. Explore state-level data.
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.