Foster County Health Data
Foster County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
118.6
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 Foster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Foster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Foster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Foster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Foster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Foster County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Foster County mental health provider ratio below national median
Health data brief for Foster County, North Dakota.
Foster County has 91 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 30 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of health coverage, the uninsured rate is 7.9%, which is slightly higher than the North Dakota state average of 7.5% and lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.2 years, which is nearly equal to the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 14.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These figures characterize the healthcare landscape in Foster County. 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.