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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Foster County's steady health outcomes depend on sustained insurance coverage—keep your protection active. Visit healthcare.gov to verify your coverage and explore options that maintain your family's access to the primary and mental health services your community offers.
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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.