Health Profile of Burleigh County, North Dakota
Burleigh County 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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Burleigh County Above averageHealthiest county in North Dakota
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Burleigh County | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.5% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.6% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Burleigh County is 81.0 years, about 1.6 years longer than the North Dakota average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 4.5%, lower than the North Dakota average of 6.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.6% of residents, lower than the North Dakota average of 14.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
33,868 residents in Burleigh County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,301 880 men · 1,420 women
- 75–84 4,868 1,963 men · 2,905 women
- 65–74 8,743 4,133 men · 4,610 women
- 50–64 17,956 8,746 men · 9,210 women
Younger residents
21,775 residents in Burleigh County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,705 3,498 boys · 3,207 girls
- 7–12 6,345 3,360 boys · 2,985 girls
- 3–7 4,955 2,540 boys · 2,415 girls
- 0–3 3,769 1,858 boys · 1,911 girls
About 4,005 residents in Burleigh County (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Burleigh County | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 11.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.6% | 35.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Burleigh County is about 29% lower than in North Dakota. The rate of diabetes in Burleigh County is about 28% lower than in North Dakota. The rate of cancer in Burleigh County is about 20% lower than in North Dakota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Burleigh County | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.7% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% | 18.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.3% | 26.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Burleigh County is about 20% lower than in North Dakota. The rate of binge drinking in Burleigh County is about 17% higher than in North Dakota. The rate of smoking in Burleigh County is about 16% lower than in North Dakota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 120,883 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 44.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 485.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burleigh County is 81.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Burleigh County | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.13 | 4.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Burleigh County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Burleigh County, ND Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Burleigh County, ND is the largest of the 6 counties compared here, 100,591 residents against a local median of 2,377. Where Burleigh County, ND breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 21% below the local median of 5.6% at 4.5%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 4.0% on uninsured, so Burleigh County, ND sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Burleigh County, ND has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh County, ND | 100,591 | 81.0 yrs #4/6 | 4.5% #2/6 | 31.6% #1/6 |
| Sheridan County, ND | 1,303 | 77.6 yrs | 6.3% | 35.8% |
| Kidder County, ND | 2,377 | 84.6 yrs | 2.3% | 37.0% |
| Emmons County, ND | 3,254 | 79.6 yrs | 6.3% | 34.6% |
| Morton County, ND | 33,777 | 81.2 yrs | 5.6% | 35.9% |
| Oliver County, ND | 1,839 | 84.3 yrs | 4.7% | 35.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Burleigh County, North Dakota has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than North Dakota, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Burleigh County, North Dakota.
Is Burleigh County, North Dakota a healthy place to live?
Burleigh County, North Dakota has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Burleigh County, North Dakota one of the healthiest counties in North Dakota?
Yes. Burleigh County ranks 1st of 52 counties in North Dakota by the Map AI Health Index, making it the healthiest of them all.
What is the life expectancy in Burleigh County, North Dakota?
People in Burleigh County, North Dakota can expect to live 81.0 years on average, 1.6 years longer than the North Dakota average of 79.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Burleigh County, North Dakota?
4.5% of residents in Burleigh County, North Dakota have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, 2.0 points below the North Dakota rate of 6.5%.
How common is obesity in Burleigh County, North Dakota?
31.6% of adults in Burleigh County, North Dakota are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.7 points below the North Dakota rate of 35.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Burleigh County, North Dakota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 120,883 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 44.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 485.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burleigh County is 81.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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