Towner County Health Data
Towner County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
296
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
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 Towner County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Towner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Towner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Towner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 75.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Towner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| 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 Towner 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
Towner County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor General Health
Health data brief for Towner County, North Dakota.
Towner County reports that 19.4% of its residents are in poor or fair health, a rate that exceeds the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 9.5%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 7.5%, though slightly lower than the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in Towner County is 78.6 years, which is higher than both the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 296 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data for primary care provider ratios was not reported for this county. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.