Hettinger County Health Data

Hettinger County has a health score of 71/100, rated "Average." It ranks #35 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 Hettinger County is 77.9 years. The North Dakota state average is 77.5 years, making Hettinger County above the state average.

Hettinger County's health score of 71/100 is below the North Dakota average of 72/100. Life expectancy is 77.9 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8% vs. 7.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Hettinger County include: life expectancy (77.9 years), uninsured rate (7.8%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 41:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 71/100 ("Average"), Hettinger County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in North Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.9 years. 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Hettinger County's health score of 71/100 is below the North Dakota average of 72/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.