Eddy County Health Data
Eddy County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
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
17.9%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
129.4
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 Eddy County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Eddy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Eddy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Eddy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Eddy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Eddy 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
Eddy County life expectancy trails state and national benchmarks
Health data brief for Eddy County, North Dakota.
Eddy County reports a life expectancy of 74.4 years, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. This is the most distinctive figure for the county in this data set. Regarding health status, 17.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 7.8%, which is slightly higher than the North Dakota state average of 7.5% but remains below the national average of 10%. No data for primary care provider or mental health provider ratios was recorded for the county in this report. These statistics provide an overview of the health conditions in the county compared to broader trends. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Eddy 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 Eddy 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.