Williams County Health Data
Williams County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
141
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Williams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Williams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Williams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Williams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.0% | 61.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Williams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 34.2% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Williams 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
Primary care provider ratio in Williams County below national median
Health data brief for Williams County, North Dakota.
Williams County has 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical availability exists alongside an uninsured rate of 9.9%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but slightly below the national average of 10%. Residents of the county have a life expectancy of 77.9 years, which is higher than the North Dakota average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 15.9% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 141 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data is sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and 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.