Mountrail County Health Data

Mountrail County, North Dakota

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

31/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

68.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

68.7 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.8%

State avg 7.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

52

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

64

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

18.1%

State avg 16.4%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

31.4

per 100K residentsCDC: 52.2 per 100K

Dentists

10.5

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

10.5

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 Mountrail County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureMountrailState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity41.8%39.0%37.6%2.8 pts worse than state
Diabetes11.6%9.6%11.2%2.0 pts worse than state
High Blood Pressure32.7%30.9%33.5%1.8 pts worse than state
Depression20.7%21.5%24.1%0.8 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureMountrailState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking19.0%15.7%16.3%3.3 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking21.0%22.4%17.8%1.4 pts better than state
Physical Inactivity29.4%23.9%27.0%5.5 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureMountrailState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup71.8%72.4%74.9%0.6 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)60.5%61.6%57.3%1.1 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)73.0%75.4%73.3%2.4 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureMountrailState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress16.7%15.6%18.6%1.1 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration35.6%34.2%37.3%1.4 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mountrail County nationally on physical inactivity.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Mountrail County Records Life Expectancy Below State Average

Health data brief for Mountrail County, North Dakota.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

Life expectancy in Mountrail County is 68.7 years, which is significantly lower than the North Dakota average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also records an uninsured rate of 11.8%, exceeding both the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. About 18.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. For healthcare access, the primary care provider ratio is 52 per 100,000 residents and the mental health provider ratio is 64 per 100,000. Both measures fall short of the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These figures offer a view of health outcomes in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in Mountrail 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.

Mountrail County Medical Center Inc

ER
Not rated by CMS
(701) 628-2424
615 6th St Se, Stanley, ND 58784
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Mountrail County, ND?
Mountrail County has a health score of 31/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #50 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 Mountrail County?
Life expectancy in Mountrail County is 68.7 years. The North Dakota state average is 77.5 years, making Mountrail County below the state average.
How does Mountrail County health compare to the North Dakota average?
Mountrail County's health score of 31/100 is below the North Dakota average of 72/100. Life expectancy is 68.7 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 11.8% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Mountrail County?
Key health factors for Mountrail County include: life expectancy (68.7 years), uninsured rate (11.8%), and primary care physician access (52:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 64:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Mountrail County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 31/100 ("Below Average"), Mountrail County faces health challenges compared to other counties in North Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 68.7 years. 11.8% 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 Mountrail County?
Mountrail County's health score of 31/100 is below the North Dakota average of 72/100. The uninsured rate of 11.8% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.