McHenry County Health Data
McHenry County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
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
14.6%
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 McHenry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McHenry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McHenry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 23.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McHenry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McHenry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McHenry 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
McHenry County Reports Low Uninsured Rate Compared to North Dakota
Health data brief for McHenry County, North Dakota.
McHenry County records an uninsured rate of 5.5%, which is notably lower than both the North Dakota average of 7.5% and the national figure of approximately 10%. Residents report a life expectancy of 76.1 years, trailing the state level of 77.5 years and the national baseline of 77 years. Regarding general health status, 14.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health. This is lower than the 17% seen across the United States. Data regarding the presence of primary care and mental health providers in the county is not currently available for this period. These figures provide a snapshot of the health landscape within the local population. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in McHenry 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 McHenry 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.