Foster County Health Data

Foster County, North Dakota

Health Score

74/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.2 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

State avg 7.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

30

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

91

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Foster County, North Dakota

Foster County matches national health trends

At 77.2 years, Foster County's life expectancy mirrors the U.S. average of 77.0 years. With 14.3% reporting poor or fair health, the county outperforms the national average of 16.8%.

Slightly below state average outcomes

Foster County's 77.2-year life expectancy trails North Dakota's state average of 77.5 years by 0.3 years. The county performs near the middle of the state's health outcomes distribution.

Competitive health with regional peers

Foster County's 77.2-year life expectancy is comparable to Dunn County (77.2) but trails Divide County (81.8) and Cavalier County (80.6). The county's 14.3% poor/fair health rate is competitive with Cass County (14.1%).

Adequate coverage with modest access

At 7.9%, Foster County's uninsured rate is near the state average of 7.5%, indicating solid baseline coverage. The county provides 30 primary care providers and 91 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, offering regional support for most health needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Foster County, ND?
Foster County has a health score of 74/100, rated "Average." It ranks #30 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 Foster County?
Life expectancy in Foster County is 77.2 years. The North Dakota state average is 77.5 years, making Foster County below the state average.
How does Foster County health compare to the North Dakota average?
Foster County's health score of 74/100 is above the North Dakota average of 72/100. Life expectancy is 77.2 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Foster County?
Key health factors for Foster County include: life expectancy (77.2 years), uninsured rate (7.9%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 91:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Foster County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 74/100 ("Average"), Foster County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in North Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.2 years. 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Foster County healthier than the North Dakota average?
Foster County's health score of 74/100 exceeds the North Dakota average of 72/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Foster County has better primary care access (30:1 ratio) than the state average (73:1).

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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.