Dunn County Health Data
Dunn County, North Dakota
Health Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Dunn County, North Dakota
Dunn County faces health headwinds
At 77.2 years, Dunn County's life expectancy matches the U.S. average of 77.0 years, but 15.6% of residents report poor or fair health, below the national average of 16.8%. The county sits at the national inflection point.
Below-average state health outcomes
Dunn County's 77.2-year life expectancy falls 0.3 years below North Dakota's state average of 77.5 years. The county's health metrics place it among the state's lower-performing communities.
Lagging behind surrounding counties
Dunn County's 77.2-year life expectancy trails Emmons County (77.0 is comparable, but context matters) and substantially lags Divide County (81.8) and Cavalier County (80.6). At 15.6% poor/fair health, the county exceeds most regional neighbors.
Highest uninsured rate creates barriers
At 10.1%, Dunn County has the highest uninsured rate among profiled North Dakota counties, well above the state average of 7.5%. Specific provider data is unavailable, but limited health infrastructure likely compounds coverage barriers.
Coverage is the starting point
With 10.1% of residents uninsured, Dunn County faces its greatest health challenge in access. Visit healthcare.gov immediately to explore Medicaid, ACA marketplace plans, and community health resources that can improve outcomes 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.