Walsh County Health Data
Walsh County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
47.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.2 per 100K
Dentists
38.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.1
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 Walsh County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Walsh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Walsh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Walsh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.7% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Walsh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Walsh 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
Walsh County uninsured rate higher than state and national figures
Health data brief for Walsh County, North Dakota.
Approximately 10.8% of Walsh County residents are uninsured, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. While the uninsured rate is elevated relative to the state, other health indicators show a different trend. Life expectancy in the county is 78.6 years, exceeding both the state average of 77.5 years and the national figure of 77 years. About 18.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a density that is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health care, the county records 29 providers per 100,000, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data is reported from the CDC County Health Rankings. Explore state-level data.
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.