Ward County Health Data
Ward County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
303
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.3
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 Ward County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 30.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.2% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.5% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 75.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.5% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ward County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ward County reports lower rates of poor and fair health
Health data brief for Ward County, North Dakota.
About 15.2% of adults in Ward County report being in poor or fair health, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. Data from the CDC County Health Rankings shows this health status alongside a mental health provider ratio of 303 per 100,000 residents, which stands above the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also higher than the national median, with 78 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a median of 70. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.5%, below the North Dakota state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 77.5 years, matching the state average and slightly exceeding the national figure of 77 years. These metrics are compiled from federal datasets including the HHS 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.