Morton County Health Data
Morton County, North Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.7 per 100K
Dentists
11.9
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 Morton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 30.9% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 72.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 75.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 15.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 34.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morton County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Morton County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Morton County, North Dakota.
Morton County has 33 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio also stands below the national median of 70, with 39 providers per 100,000 people. Life expectancy in the county is 77.3 years, nearly matching the national average of 77 years but slightly behind the North Dakota average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. Regarding adult health status, 15.6% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is better than the national rate of 17%. These statistics provide insight into local healthcare access. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Morton 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 Morton 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.