Divide County Health Data
Divide County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.8 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
46.0
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 Divide County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Divide | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Divide | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Divide | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Divide | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Divide 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
Divide County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Divide County, North Dakota.
Life expectancy in Divide County is 81.8 years, which is significantly higher than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric represents the most distinct data point for the county. The uninsured rate for the population is 7.4%, which is nearly identical to the state average of 7.5% and lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. Data regarding primary care and mental health provider ratios for the county were not reported in this set. These statistics provide a snapshot of the general health profile of the county compared to state and national benchmarks. 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.