McIntosh County Health Data
McIntosh County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
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 McIntosh County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McIntosh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McIntosh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McIntosh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McIntosh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 34.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McIntosh County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability Limited in McIntosh County
Health data brief for McIntosh County, North Dakota.
McIntosh County has a mental health provider ratio of 40 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly below the national median of approximately 250 per 100,000. In terms of primary care, the county records 80 providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. The life expectancy in the county stands at 76.0 years, slightly shorter than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 8.2%, which is higher than the North Dakota average of 7.5% but remains below the national rate of 10%. About 17.0% of adults report being in poor or fair health, aligning exactly with the national percentage. 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.