There is no doubt we have some hard working people in our area. All this hard work and stress weighs on each of us differently. With the day to day stress of work, deadlines, life, and everything in between, you have to wonder how long a person will live in the Mon-Dak region. If you wondered how our area stacks up, there is an interactive map that you can view at your leisure. Click here to check it out for yourself.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data-visualization/life-expectancy/
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data-visualization/life-expectancy/
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Life Expectancy Map - ND

Ward County (Minot Area)

– Average life expectancy: 79 - 81 years

McKenzie County (Watford City Area)

– Average life expectancy: 79 - 81 years

– Average life expectancy: 56-81 years (depending where you live)

 Mountrail County (Stanley Area)

– Average life expectancy: 56-81 y ears (depending where you live)

Divide County (Crosby Area)

– Average life expectancy: 81-97 years

Burke County (Bowbells Area)

– Average life expectancy: 77-79 years

Dunn County (Killdeer Area)

– Average life expectancy: 81-97 years

Billings County (Medora Area)

– Average life expectancy:79 - 81 years

Golden Valley County (Beach Area)

– Average life expectancy: 79 - 81 years

There is no doubt these are decent numbers. Now that we are officially into 2023, maybe you might want to work on that resolution to try and push your numbers a little bit higher.

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  • Pay attention to weight and shape.
  • Don't smoke or use tobacco.
  • Keep your brain active.
  • Be good to yourself.
  • Get regular medical checkups.
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