Rolette County Health Data
Rolette County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
65.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
65.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
188
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.4%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
66.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.8 per 100K
Dentists
24.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
49.7
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 Rolette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rolette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 50.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 11.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.5% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rolette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 26.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 10.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 10.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rolette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.9% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 14.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.8% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rolette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rolette 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
Rolette County Poor/Fair Health Rate Significantly Higher Than National Average
Health data brief for Rolette County, North Dakota.
The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health in Rolette County is 27.4%, which is substantially higher than the national average of 17%. This statistic represents the county’s most distinctive health metric. Other data points show a life expectancy of 65.2 years, which is considerably lower than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.4%, which is higher than both the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Regarding provider access, the county has 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70, and 188 mental health providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. These figures illustrate the health outcomes and provider landscape currently recorded in Rolette County. 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.