Sioux County Health Data
Sioux County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
59.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
59.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
36.8%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
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 Sioux County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sioux | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 49.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 10.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 20.1% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 10.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.8% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 10.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sioux | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 33.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 17.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 15.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sioux | 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) | 36.8% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 24.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.6% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 12.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sioux | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.0% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.3% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 11.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sioux 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
Sioux County Life Expectancy Approximately Eighteen Years Shorter Than State Average
Health data brief for Sioux County, North Dakota.
Sioux County reports a life expectancy of 59.6 years, a figure approximately 18 years shorter than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. This is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 36.8%, more than double the national average of 17%. The county has 55 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. The uninsured rate stands at 7.0%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 7.5% and lower than the national mark of 10%. No data was provided regarding primary care provider ratios. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more details.
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.