Benson County Health Data

Benson County has a health score of 30/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #51 out of 53 counties in North Dakota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Benson County is 60.1 years. The North Dakota state average is 77.5 years, making Benson County below the state average.

Benson County's health score of 30/100 is below the North Dakota average of 72/100. Life expectancy is 60.1 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 7.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Benson County include: life expectancy (60.1 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 35:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 30/100 ("Below Average"), Benson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in North Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 60.1 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Benson County's health score of 30/100 is below the North Dakota average of 72/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.