Eddy County Health Data
Eddy County, North Dakota
Health Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
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 Eddy County, North Dakota
Eddy County's health outcomes lag badly
At 74.4 years, Eddy County's life expectancy is 2.6 years below the U.S. average of 77.0 years. With 17.9% of residents reporting poor or fair health—above the national average of 16.8%—the county faces significant health challenges.
Lowest life expectancy in state
Eddy County ranks last in North Dakota for life expectancy at 74.4 years, trailing the state average of 77.5 years by 3.1 years. The county's 17.9% poor/fair health rate is the highest in the state.
Significant health disparity regionally
Eddy County's 74.4-year life expectancy is 7.4 years below Divide County (81.8) and 5.2 years below Dickey County (76.9). The county's 17.9% poor/fair health rate markedly exceeds all regional neighbors.
Limited data and likely access barriers
At 7.8%, Eddy County's uninsured rate is near the state average, but specific primary care and mental health provider data is unavailable. This data gap likely masks significant barriers to accessing specialized services in this rural county.
Urgent: expand your health access
Eddy County's health disparities demand immediate action—coverage is the foundation. Visit healthcare.gov today and contact local health officials about Medicaid expansion, free community health screenings, and disease prevention programs that can improve life expectancy outcomes.
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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.