Ramsey County Health Data
Ramsey County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
506
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 95.1 per 100K
Dentists
8.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.9
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 Ramsey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ramsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ramsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 23.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ramsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 75.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ramsey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 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 Ramsey County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ramsey County Mental Health Provider Density Exceeds National Medians
Health data brief for Ramsey County, North Dakota.
Ramsey County reports a mental health provider ratio of 506 per 100,000 residents, a figure that is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This high density of specialists is the county’s most distinctive health data point. The primary care provider ratio also exceeds national norms at 95 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Other metrics show more variation; the life expectancy in the county is 75.0 years, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.6%, closely matching the state average of 7.5% and remaining below the national 10% mark. Approximately 14.8% of residents report poor or fair health, below the national average of 17%. Provider counts are sourced from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.