Slope County Health Data
Slope County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
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
15.0%
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 Slope County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Slope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Slope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Slope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Slope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.6% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Slope County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Slope County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State and National Percentages
Health data brief for Slope County, North Dakota.
Slope County maintains an uninsured rate of 6.2%, which is lower than both the North Dakota state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. This metric represents the portion of the population under 65 without health insurance. In terms of self-reported health status, 15.0% of residents indicate they are in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. Data regarding life expectancy, primary care ratios, and mental health provider availability were not included for this county in the most recent reporting period. These figures are derived from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey and CDC data. Explore state-level data for additional context.
Get Care in Slope 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 Slope 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.