Dickey County Health Data
Dickey County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.7 per 100K
Dentists
20.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.2
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 Dickey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dickey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dickey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dickey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.6% | 61.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.1% | 75.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dickey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 34.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dickey County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dickey County primary care provider ratio outpaces national median
Health data brief for Dickey County, North Dakota.
Dickey County reports 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. While the primary care ratio is higher, the mental health provider ratio stands at 41 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's uninsured rate is 8.7%, which is higher than the North Dakota average of 7.5% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Dickey County is 76.9 years, slightly lower than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 16.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate that is similar to the national average of 17% and higher than the North Dakota average. 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.