Steele County Health Data
Steele County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
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
14.4%
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 Steele County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Steele | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better 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 | 21.5% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Steele | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Steele | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Steele | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Steele County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Steele County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Steele County, North Dakota.
Residents of Steele County have a life expectancy of 80.9 years, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.7%, lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 14.4% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. Data for primary care and mental health provider density was not available for this county in the current federal dataset. These metrics provide a snapshot of health and coverage within the county relative to the rest of the country. Explore state-level health data for further information.
Get Care in Steele 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 Steele 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.