Golden Valley County Health Data

Golden Valley County has a health score of 81/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #16 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.

Life expectancy in Golden Valley County is 85.3 years. The North Dakota state average is 77.5 years, making Golden Valley County above the state average.

Golden Valley County's health score of 81/100 is above the North Dakota average of 72/100. Life expectancy is 85.3 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2% vs. 7.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Golden Valley County include: life expectancy (85.3 years), uninsured rate (7.2%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 287:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 81/100 ("Excellent"), Golden Valley County is one of the healthier counties in North Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 85.3 years. 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Golden Valley County's health score of 81/100 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.