Kidder County Health Data
Kidder County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
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
16.1%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
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 Kidder County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kidder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kidder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 23.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kidder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kidder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kidder 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
Kidder County Life Expectancy Higher Than National and State Averages
Health data brief for Kidder County, North Dakota.
Life expectancy for residents of Kidder County is 79.4 years, surpassing the North Dakota average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The county's uninsured rate is 7.5%, which is exactly equal to the state average and lower than the national average of 10%. About 16.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. Data regarding primary care provider and mental health provider ratios was not reported for this county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kidder 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 Kidder 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.