McKenzie County Health Data
McKenzie County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.0
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 McKenzie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McKenzie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.5% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McKenzie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 23.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McKenzie | 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) | 57.4% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McKenzie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McKenzie County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
McKenzie County Faces Primary Care Provider Shortage Compared to National Median
Health data brief for McKenzie County, North Dakota.
McKenzie County reports 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 28 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 74.3 years, which is shorter than the North Dakota average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.4%, higher than the state average of 7.5% but lower than the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 17.5% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly exceeding the national average of 17%. These metrics highlight the current availability of medical resources in the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.