Griggs County Health Data

Griggs County, North Dakota

Health Score

90/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

81.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

81.6 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

State avg 7.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

44

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Griggs County, North Dakota

Griggs County leads on healthy living

Griggs County residents live to 81.6 years, nearly 2.7 years longer than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With just 14.3% in poor or fair health—well below the national 18%—Griggs ranks among America's healthier counties.

Top performer in North Dakota

At 81.6 years, Griggs County life expectancy significantly exceeds North Dakota's 77.5-year average, placing it among the state's best for longevity. The 14.3% poor health rate is among the state's lowest.

Strong regional health outcomes

Griggs County's 81.6-year life expectancy outperforms Grant County (76.6 years) and Hettinger County (77.9 years) by 4–5 years. The county's 14.3% poor health rate is also the lowest among regional comparisons.

Primary care available but limited data

Griggs County offers 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, though mental health provider data is unavailable. At 6.2% uninsured, the county maintains strong insurance coverage, supporting residents' access to preventive and acute care.

Maintain Griggs County's health advantage

With 6.2% uninsured, Griggs can push toward universal coverage to sustain its impressive health outcomes. Visit Healthcare.gov to explore options and ensure every resident has the insurance foundation for lifelong wellness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Griggs County, ND?
Griggs County has a health score of 90/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #5 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 Griggs County?
Life expectancy in Griggs County is 81.6 years. The North Dakota state average is 77.5 years, making Griggs County above the state average.
How does Griggs County health compare to the North Dakota average?
Griggs County's health score of 90/100 is above the North Dakota average of 72/100. Life expectancy is 81.6 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Griggs County?
Key health factors for Griggs County include: life expectancy (81.6 years), uninsured rate (6.2%), and primary care physician access (44:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Griggs County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 90/100 ("Excellent"), Griggs County is one of the healthier counties in North Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 81.6 years. 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Griggs County healthier than the North Dakota average?
Griggs County's health score of 90/100 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. Griggs County has better primary care access (44:1 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.