Pembina County Health Data
Pembina County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.6 per 100K
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 Pembina County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pembina | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pembina | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 24.2% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 23.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pembina | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 61.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pembina | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 34.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pembina County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pembina County Mental Health Provider Ratios Trail National Medians
Health data brief for Pembina County, North Dakota.
The ratio of mental health providers in Pembina County is currently 30 per 100,000 residents, a figure that is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity in specialist availability represents the most significant deviation from national norms in the county’s health profile. Similarly, the primary care provider ratio stands at 30 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Other health metrics align more closely with regional averages; the life expectancy in Pembina County is 77.7 years, compared to the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is reported at 7.9%, slightly above the North Dakota average of 7.5% but below the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 15.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. See the full dataset at the CDC County Health Rankings website.
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.