Grand Forks County Health Data
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
384
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 122.4 per 100K
Dentists
1.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.7
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 Grand Forks County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grand Forks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grand Forks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grand Forks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grand Forks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 34.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grand Forks County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grand Forks County Primary Care Provider Ratios Surpass National Median
Health data brief for Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
Grand Forks County maintains 122 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio that is nearly double the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports 384 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 78.6 years, exceeding the North Dakota average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.4%, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national 10% average. Additionally, 15.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.