Walsh County Health Data

Walsh County has a health score of 60/100, rated "Average." It ranks #47 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.

Life expectancy in Walsh County is 78.6 years. The North Dakota state average is 77.5 years, making Walsh County above the state average.

Walsh County's health score of 60/100 is below the North Dakota average of 72/100. Life expectancy is 78.6 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 10.8% vs. 7.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Walsh County include: life expectancy (78.6 years), uninsured rate (10.8%), and primary care physician access (38:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 29:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 60/100 ("Average"), Walsh County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in North Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.6 years. 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Walsh County's health score of 60/100 is below the North Dakota average of 72/100. The uninsured rate of 10.8% 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.