Griggs County Health Data
Griggs County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
42.7
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 Griggs County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Griggs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Griggs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Griggs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.7% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Griggs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.7% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Griggs County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Griggs County Poor or Fair Health Rate Lower Than National Average
Health data brief for Griggs County, North Dakota.
In Griggs County, 14.3% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 81.6 years, which is higher than the North Dakota average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 6.2%, which is lower than the state's 7.5% and the national 10% average. In terms of clinical care, the county has 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider ratios for Griggs County were not included in the provided dataset. 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.