Overall Health Rating
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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in North Dakota
- Burleigh County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Steele County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Cass County (102% of U.S. avg)
- Sioux County (91% of U.S. avg)
- Rolette County (93% of U.S. avg)
- Benson County (94% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | North Dakota | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in North Dakota is 79.4 years, about 1.1 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in North Dakota is 6.7%, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | North Dakota | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.3% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in North Dakota is about 19% higher than in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | North Dakota | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in North Dakota are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | North Dakota | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in North Dakota is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Dakota has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in North Dakota.
What is the health grade for North Dakota?
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Is North Dakota one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in North Dakota?
The life expectancy in North Dakota is 79.4 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of North Dakota residents are uninsured?
6.7% of North Dakota residents are uninsured, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of North Dakota residents are obese?
35.3% of North Dakota residents are classified as obese, higher than the US average of 34.3%.