Towner County Health Data
Towner County, North Dakota
Health Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
296
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Towner County, North Dakota
Towner exceeds U.S. life expectancy average
At 78.6 years, Towner County's life expectancy beats the U.S. average of 76.1 by 2.5 years. However, 19.4% report poor/fair health, notably above the national 15% average, suggesting longevity masks underlying health challenges.
Life expectancy strong, health struggles
Towner County's 78.6-year life expectancy exceeds North Dakota's 77.5 state average, but its 19.4% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's worst. This gap suggests Towner residents live longer but report higher rates of health struggles than state peers.
Mixed performance versus region
Towner County's 78.6-year life expectancy aligns with top-tier counties like Stutsman (78.2) and Stark (78.4), but its 19.4% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds neighboring counties. The disconnect between longevity and self-reported health is notable in regional context.
High uninsured rate, strong mental health
Towner County's uninsured rate of 9.5% ranks among the state's highest, exceeding the 7.5% state average by 2 percentage points. The county does feature 296 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, suggesting mental health support is available but may not fully address care access barriers.
Close coverage gap urgently
At 9.5% uninsured, Towner County trails the state significantly—if you lack coverage, visit Healthcare.gov or contact the state marketplace immediately. Combined with higher self-reported health struggles, getting covered is critical to ensuring access to mental health and primary care services available in your county.
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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.