Pierce County Health Data
Pierce County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.2
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 Pierce County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 23.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.6% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pierce 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
Pierce County Primary Care Provider Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Pierce County, North Dakota.
Pierce County reports a primary care provider ratio of 25 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider density is the most distinctive health statistic for the county. The mental health provider ratio also sits below national levels at 51 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of health coverage, the uninsured rate is 5.2%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. General health outcomes include a life expectancy of 77.4 years, roughly equal to the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 14.5% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local provider availability and coverage rates relative to broader North Dakota data. 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.