McLean County Health Data
McLean County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
10.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
51.0
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 McLean County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McLean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McLean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McLean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.7% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.1% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McLean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.7% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McLean 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
Residents in McLean County Report Lower Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for McLean County, North Dakota.
In McLean County, 14.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 76.8 years, slightly below the North Dakota average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The ratio of primary care providers is 31 per 100,000 residents, and the mental health provider ratio is 41 per 100,000. Both measures are significantly lower than national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. The uninsured rate for the county is 7.3%, which is just below the state average of 7.5% and lower than the 10% seen across the nation. These data points provide a demographic overview of health outcomes and access. 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.