Health Profile of Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Bismarck Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bismarck | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.3% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bismarck is 81.4 years, about 2.0 years longer than the North Dakota average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, lower than the North Dakota average of 6.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.3% of residents, lower than the North Dakota average of 14.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,827 residents in Bismarck are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,789 664 men · 1,125 women
- 75–84 3,365 1,266 men · 2,099 women
- 65–74 5,284 2,392 men · 2,892 women
- 50–64 10,389 4,974 men · 5,415 women
Younger residents
11,182 residents in Bismarck are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,512 1,814 boys · 1,698 girls
- 7–12 3,189 1,666 boys · 1,523 girls
- 3–7 2,512 1,287 boys · 1,225 girls
- 0–3 1,969 979 boys · 990 girls
About 2,897 residents in Bismarck (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bismarck | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 11.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.5% | 35.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Bismarck is about 24% lower than in North Dakota. The rate of heart disease in Bismarck is about 23% lower than in North Dakota. The rate of cancer in Bismarck is about 15% lower than in North Dakota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bismarck | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.9% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% | 18.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.3% | 26.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bismarck is about 16% lower than in North Dakota. The rate of smoking in Bismarck is about 15% lower than in North Dakota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 72,172 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 793,888 minutes a day and 289.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bismarck is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.78 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Bismarck | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.15 | 4.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bismarck is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bismarck, North Dakota has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than North Dakota, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bismarck, North Dakota.
How healthy is Bismarck, North Dakota?
Bismarck, North Dakota has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Bismarck, North Dakota?
People in Bismarck, North Dakota can expect to live 81.4 years on average, 2.0 years longer than the North Dakota average of 79.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Bismarck, North Dakota?
5.7% of residents in Bismarck, North Dakota have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 0.8 points below the North Dakota rate of 6.5%.
How common is obesity in Bismarck, North Dakota?
31.5% of adults in Bismarck, North Dakota are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.8 points below the North Dakota rate of 35.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bismarck, North Dakota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 72,172 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 793,888 minutes a day and 289.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bismarck is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.78 lifetimes a year.
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