Health Profile of West Fargo, North Dakota
West Fargo 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
West Fargo Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Fargo | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.4% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.8% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Fargo is 78.3 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the North Dakota average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 4.4%, lower than the North Dakota average of 6.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.8% of residents, lower than the North Dakota average of 14.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,741 residents in West Fargo are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 438 128 men · 309 women
- 75–84 1,172 484 men · 688 women
- 65–74 2,348 1,190 men · 1,158 women
- 50–64 5,784 2,860 men · 2,924 women
Younger residents
9,113 residents in West Fargo are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,484 1,288 boys · 1,196 girls
- 7–12 2,689 1,462 boys · 1,226 girls
- 3–7 2,237 1,218 boys · 1,019 girls
- 0–3 1,703 906 boys · 797 girls
About 1,180 residents in West Fargo (3.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Fargo | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 11.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.9% | 35.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in West Fargo is about 43% lower than in North Dakota. The rate of cancer in West Fargo is about 33% lower than in North Dakota. The rate of diabetes in West Fargo is about 30% lower than in North Dakota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Fargo | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.9% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 18.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.5% | 26.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in West Fargo is about 19% higher than in North Dakota. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Fargo is about 15% lower than in North Dakota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,394 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 543,332 minutes a day and 198.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Fargo is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.82 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 | West Fargo | North Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.80 | 4.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Fargo is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Fargo, ND Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Fargo, ND compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo, ND | 37,364 | 78.3 yrs #2/2 | 4.4% #1/2 | 33.9% #2/2 |
| Fargo, ND | 124,648 | 79.3 yrs | 6.2% | 32.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Fargo, 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 West Fargo, North Dakota.
How healthy is West Fargo, North Dakota?
West Fargo, 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 average lifespan in West Fargo, North Dakota?
People in West Fargo, North Dakota can expect to live 78.3 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the North Dakota average of 79.4.
What is the uninsured rate in West Fargo, North Dakota?
4.4% of residents in West Fargo, North Dakota have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 2.1 points below the North Dakota rate of 6.5%.
What percentage of West Fargo, North Dakota residents are obese?
33.9% of adults in West Fargo, North Dakota are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.4 points below the North Dakota rate of 35.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Fargo, North Dakota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,394 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 543,332 minutes a day and 198.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Fargo is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.82 lifetimes a year.
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