Morton County Health Data
Morton County, North Dakota
Health Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Morton County, North Dakota
Morton slightly outpaces US life expectancy
At 77.3 years, Morton County residents live about one year longer than the US average of 76.4 years. With 15.6% reporting poor or fair health—below the US average of 18%—the county shows solid health outcomes overall.
Matches state average on longevity metrics
Morton's 77.3-year life expectancy is slightly below North Dakota's 77.5-year state average, placing it just below the mid-state tier. The 15.6% poor/fair health rate aligns with state patterns, indicating typical North Dakota health status.
Mid-range performer among regional peers
Morton's 77.3 years ranks solidly between McLean (76.8) and Nelson (78.4), positioning it in the regional middle. The 6.7% uninsured rate is below the state average and comparable to other nearby counties.
Moderate provider access; good insurance reach
Morton provides 39 primary care and 33 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, offering adequate access to both care types. With only 6.7% uninsured—below the state average of 7.5%—most residents can afford care when they need it.
Mostly covered; find your right fit plan
Morton's 93.3% insurance coverage rate is strong, but nearly 1 in 15 residents still lack protection. Visit healthcare.gov to explore plans fitting your budget and health needs, or call a local navigator for personalized guidance.
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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.