Richland County Health Data
Richland County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.3 per 100K
Dentists
12.1
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 Richland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 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) | 74.8% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richland 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
Richland County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Richland County, North Dakota.
Richland County reports a life expectancy of 81.2 years, which is notably higher than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric is the county's most distinctive data point relative to state and national norms. Healthcare provider density in the county is lower than national medians; primary care providers are available at a ratio of 48 per 100,000 residents (national median is 70), and mental health providers stand at 30 per 100,000 (national median is 250). The uninsured rate is 7.2%, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. About 16.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is slightly below the national average of 17%. These health statistics provide a snapshot of longevity and provider access. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Richland County, North Dakota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Richland County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.