LaMoure County Health Data

LaMoure County, North Dakota

Health Score

79/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

82.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

82.5 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.9%

State avg 7.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

24

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in LaMoure County, North Dakota

LaMoure County leads on life expectancy

LaMoure County residents live to 82.5 years, nearly 3.6 years longer than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With just 13.5% in poor or fair health—significantly below the national 18%—LaMoure ranks among the nation's healthiest counties.

Top-tier health outcomes in North Dakota

At 82.5 years, LaMoure County life expectancy substantially exceeds North Dakota's 77.5-year average, placing it among the state's best. The 13.5% poor health rate is among the lowest in North Dakota.

Regional health champion

LaMoure's 82.5-year life expectancy leads nearby counties, surpassing Griggs (81.6 years) and Grant (76.6 years) by wide margins. At 13.5% poor health, LaMoure also has the best health rate in the regional comparison.

Strong health outcomes, coverage gap emerging

LaMoure County's 9.9% uninsured rate is the highest among comparison counties, a significant outlier despite excellent health outcomes. Primary care provider data is unavailable, though the county supports 24 mental health providers per 100,000 residents.

Close LaMoure's surprising coverage gap

At 9.9% uninsured, LaMoure stands out as having the highest uninsured rate despite strong overall health—indicating vulnerable populations who need coverage support. Contact Healthcare.gov or your local health department immediately to expand access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of LaMoure County, ND?
LaMoure County has a health score of 79/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #19 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 LaMoure County?
Life expectancy in LaMoure County is 82.5 years. The North Dakota state average is 77.5 years, making LaMoure County above the state average.
How does LaMoure County health compare to the North Dakota average?
LaMoure County's health score of 79/100 is above the North Dakota average of 72/100. Life expectancy is 82.5 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.9% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect LaMoure County?
Key health factors for LaMoure County include: life expectancy (82.5 years), uninsured rate (9.9%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 24:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is LaMoure County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 79/100 ("Excellent"), LaMoure County is one of the healthier counties in North Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 82.5 years. 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is LaMoure County healthier than the North Dakota average?
LaMoure County's health score of 79/100 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.

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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.