Dickey County Health Data
Dickey County, North Dakota
Health Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Dickey County, North Dakota
Dickey County lags in health metrics
At 76.9 years, Dickey County's life expectancy falls 0.1 years below the U.S. average of 77.0 years. Nearly 16.3% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 16.8%.
Below-average health outcomes statewide
Dickey County's 76.9-year life expectancy ranks among the lower half of North Dakota counties, falling 0.6 years below the state average of 77.5 years. The 16.3% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average.
Challenges compared to regional counties
Dickey County's 76.9-year life expectancy trails nearby Cass County (79.1) and Cavalier County (80.6) significantly. The county's 16.3% poor/fair health rate is notably higher than Cass County's 14.1%.
Higher uninsured rate, moderate provider access
At 8.7%, Dickey County's uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 7.5%, leaving more residents without coverage. The county provides 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 41 mental health providers per 100,000, creating gaps for vulnerable populations.
Closing coverage gaps matters here
With 8.7% of residents uninsured, Dickey County residents have the most to gain from enrollment assistance. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your local health department to explore Medicaid expansion options and affordable coverage plans for your family.
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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.