Ransom County Health Data
Ransom County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 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
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.2 per 100K
Dentists
35.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.7
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 Ransom County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ransom | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ransom | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ransom | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 75.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ransom | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.4% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ransom 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
Ransom County Mental Health Care Ratios Under National Norms
Health data brief for Ransom County, North Dakota.
Ransom County currently has 36 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This low ratio of specialists is the most differentiated metric in the county's latest data report. Primary care provider availability is also lower than national figures, with a ratio of 35 per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Regarding longevity, life expectancy in the county is 78.1 years, which is slightly above the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Ransom County is 7.3%, which is below both the state average of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 14.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. These figures detail the current landscape of provider density and health coverage. 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.