Grand Forks County Health Data
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Health Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
384
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Grand Forks exceeds national health standards
Grand Forks County residents live to 78.6 years, nearly matching the U.S. average of 78.9 years, with 15.8% reporting poor or fair health compared to the national 18%. This positions the county solidly in the healthier range for American counties.
Above state average on longevity
At 78.6 years, Grand Forks life expectancy exceeds North Dakota's 77.5-year average by 1.1 years. The county's 15.8% poor health rate is also better than typical state outcomes, reflecting strong community health management.
Regional health leader
Grand Forks' 78.6-year life expectancy outperforms Grant County (76.6 years) and Hettinger County (77.9 years) by meaningful margins. With 15.8% poor health rates, the county also ranks better than regional peers like Grant (18.6%).
Strong primary and mental health access
Grand Forks offers robust healthcare infrastructure with 122 primary care providers and 384 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both well above state and national benchmarks. Just 6.4% of residents lack health insurance, the second-lowest rate among comparison counties.
Maximize coverage in Grand Forks
Although 6.4% of residents remain uninsured, Grand Forks' excellent provider network means accessing care is easier than ever. Check Healthcare.gov to find plans that match your family's needs and budget.
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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.