Bowman County Health Data

Bowman County, North Dakota

Health Score

69/100

Average

Life Expectancy

79.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.0 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.5%

State avg 7.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

34

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Bowman County, North Dakota

Bowman County above national health averages

At 79.0 years, Bowman County residents live 0.1 years longer than the U.S. average of 78.9 years, matching national life expectancy. The county's 16.4% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national average of 15%, indicating room for improvement.

Slightly below state average

Bowman County's 79.0-year life expectancy ranks 1.5 years above North Dakota's 77.5-year state average. At 16.4% reporting poor or fair health, the county performs near the state median.

Middle-range regional outcomes

Bowman County's 79.0-year life expectancy ranks between Barnes County (77.2 years) and Burke County (81.4 years). Provider availability at 34 per 100K primary care is limited, similar to several neighboring counties.

Highest uninsured rate, sparse mental health providers

Bowman County's uninsured rate of 9.5% is the highest among the eight counties and well above the state average of 7.5%, leaving one in eleven residents without coverage. With just 34 primary care providers per 100K and no mental health provider data available, access to care is constrained.

Getting covered is critical

Nearly 1 in 10 Bowman County residents lack health insurance—the highest rate in the region. Contact the North Dakota Insurance Department or visit healthcare.gov to explore subsidies, Medicaid, and marketplace plans that fit your budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Bowman County, ND?
Bowman County has a health score of 69/100, rated "Average." It ranks #37 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.
What is the life expectancy in Bowman County?
Life expectancy in Bowman County is 79.0 years. The North Dakota state average is 77.5 years, making Bowman County above the state average.
How does Bowman County health compare to the North Dakota average?
Bowman County's health score of 69/100 is below the North Dakota average of 72/100. Life expectancy is 79.0 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.5% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Bowman County?
Key health factors for Bowman County include: life expectancy (79.0 years), uninsured rate (9.5%), and primary care physician access (34:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Bowman County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 69/100 ("Average"), Bowman County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in North Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.0 years. 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Bowman County?
Bowman County's health score of 69/100 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.

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.