Wells County Health Data
Wells County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
128
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.4
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 Wells County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 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 | 21.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.2% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.8% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 0.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wells 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
Wells County life expectancy surpasses state average by two years
Health data brief for Wells County, North Dakota.
Life expectancy in Wells County is 80.0 years, notably higher than the North Dakota state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. This longevity coincides with a primary care provider ratio of 128 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s uninsured rate is 6.6%, a figure lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 14.4% of residents report poor or fair health status, compared to the 17% national average. While clinical data is available for primary care, there are no reported mental health providers in the county according to the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System, whereas the national median is 250 per 100,000. 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.