Golden Valley County Health Data
Golden Valley County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
85.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
85.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
287
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
59.6
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 Golden Valley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Golden Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Golden Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Golden Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Golden Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 34.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Golden Valley County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Golden Valley Life Expectancy Far Exceeds National and State Norms
Health data brief for Golden Valley County, North Dakota.
Golden Valley County residents live to an average age of 85.3 years, a figure that is significantly higher than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Other health markers show that 16.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is slightly below the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 7.2%, lower than the state's 7.5% rate and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 287 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data for primary care provider ratios is currently unavailable for this specific jurisdiction. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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.