Hettinger County Health Data
Hettinger County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.8
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Hettinger County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hettinger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hettinger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hettinger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 61.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 75.4% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hettinger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 15.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 34.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hettinger County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratios Are Comparatively Low in Hettinger County
Health data brief for Hettinger County, North Dakota.
Hettinger County reports 41 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.9 years, slightly exceeding both the North Dakota average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 7.5% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.4% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is just below the national average of 17%. No data is currently available regarding the ratio of primary care providers in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hettinger County, North Dakota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Hettinger County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.