Mercer County Health Data
Mercer County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.1 per 100K
Dentists
24.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.0
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 Mercer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.1% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mercer 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
Mercer County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Mercer County, North Dakota.
Life expectancy in Mercer County is 79.3 years, higher than the North Dakota average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also features 84 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the mental health provider ratio is 84 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. Mercer County has an uninsured rate of 6.6%, lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national figure of 10%. Additionally, 14.9% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. These metrics detail the health status of county residents. 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.