Stark County Health Data
Stark County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
170
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.1
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 Stark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 61.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.9% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.5% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stark County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Stark County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Stark County, North Dakota.
Stark County has 170 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly under the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 78.4 years, which is higher than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 16.4% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate matches the state average at 7.5%, which is lower than the national rate of 10%. 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.