McKenzie County Health Data

McKenzie County, North Dakota

Health Score

53/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.3 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

State avg 7.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

15

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

28

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in McKenzie County, North Dakota

McKenzie lags far behind US health benchmarks

At 74.3 years, McKenzie County's life expectancy trails the US average of 76.4 years by over 2 full years—a significant gap indicating serious population health challenges. Nearly 1 in 6 residents (17.5%) report poor or fair health, above the US average of 18%.

Lowest life expectancy in North Dakota

McKenzie's 74.3 years is the shortest in the state, more than 3 years below North Dakota's 77.5-year average. The county's 17.5% poor/fair health rate also ranks among the state's highest, signaling urgent public health attention needed.

Significantly behind all regional peers

McKenzie's 74.3-year life expectancy is 1.7 years below McHenry (76.1) and 2.5 years below Mercer (79.3), placing it at the bottom of the regional cluster. The 8.4% uninsured rate is among the highest in its peer group.

Sparse primary care; mental health services limited

McKenzie has just 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—far below the state pattern—making it difficult for residents to find routine care. With 28 mental health providers per 100,000 and 8.4% uninsured, the county faces both access and coverage barriers.

Urgent: check coverage and seek preventive care

McKenzie's health crisis demands action: 8.4% uninsured and scarce primary care require immediate enrollment for those without plans. Visit healthcare.gov today or call 1-800-318-2596 to find a plan, then connect with available providers for preventive screenings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of McKenzie County, ND?
McKenzie County has a health score of 53/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #49 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 McKenzie County?
Life expectancy in McKenzie County is 74.3 years. The North Dakota state average is 77.5 years, making McKenzie County below the state average.
How does McKenzie County health compare to the North Dakota average?
McKenzie County's health score of 53/100 is below the North Dakota average of 72/100. Life expectancy is 74.3 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect McKenzie County?
Key health factors for McKenzie County include: life expectancy (74.3 years), uninsured rate (8.4%), and primary care physician access (15:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 28:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is McKenzie County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 53/100 ("Below Average"), McKenzie County faces health challenges compared to other counties in North Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.3 years. 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in McKenzie County?
McKenzie County's health score of 53/100 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.

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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.