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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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.