Sargent County Health Data
Sargent County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
78.5
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 Sargent County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sargent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sargent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sargent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sargent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sargent 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
Sargent County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Sargent County, North Dakota.
Sargent County reports an uninsured rate of 5.1%, a figure notably lower than the North Dakota state average of 7.5% and the national benchmark of 10%. This percentage reflects the proportion of the population under age 65 without health coverage. Life expectancy in the county is 77.5 years, which matches the state average and aligns closely with the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 16.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that sits just below the national average of 17%. Data for primary care and mental health provider ratios were not available for this specific county in the current reporting cycle. These statistics are based on combined figures from the CDC and the Census Bureau. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more details.
Get Care in Sargent 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 Sargent 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.