Traill County Health Data
Traill County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.5
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 Traill County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Traill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Traill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Traill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.8% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Traill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.6% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Traill County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider availability in Traill County remains below national median
Health data brief for Traill County, North Dakota.
Traill County reports 13 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data from the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System highlights this provider density in contrast to other regional health metrics. The county's life expectancy stands at 78.3 years, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 6.4% of residents are uninsured, compared to 7.5% across the state and 10% nationwide. About 14.1% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, while the national average for this metric is 17%. Primary care provider availability sits at 38 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.