Dunn County Health Data
Dunn County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
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
15.6%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
49.5
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 Dunn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dunn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dunn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dunn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.7% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 75.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dunn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 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 Dunn County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dunn County uninsured rate rises above state and national averages
Health data brief for Dunn County, North Dakota.
Dunn County reports an uninsured rate of 10.1%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 7.5% and slightly exceeds the national average of 10%. This data point serves as the most distinctive metric for the county. In terms of health outcomes, the life expectancy for residents is 77.2 years, which is slightly lower than the state average of 77.5 years but slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. About 15.6% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17% but higher than some other regions in the state. No data was provided for primary care or mental health provider ratios in this specific report. These figures reflect the current health landscape in the county based on federal and state data sources. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dunn County, North Dakota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Dunn County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.