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Avg. commute to care (min)
Widespread
Primary care shortage areas
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11.3 | 94 |
National ranking
How states rank by physicians per 100,000.
| #1 | Utah | 2,600 |
| #2 | Rhode Island | 356 |
| #3 | New York | 341 |
| #4 | New Jersey | 315 |
| #5 | Delaware | 300 |
| #6 | Virginia | 288 |
| #7 | Michigan | 277 |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 274 |
| #9 | Washington | 274 |
| #10 | Ohio | 268 |
| #11 | Florida | 268 |
| #12 | North Carolina | 258 |
| #13 | Arizona | 245 |
| #14 | New Hampshire | 240 |
| #15 | Georgia | 232 |
| #16 | Maine | 227 |
| #17 | Nevada | 215 |
| #18 | Massachusetts | 106 |
| #19 | Minnesota | 105 |
| #20 | Colorado | 100 |
| #21 | Illinois | 94 |
| #22 | Oregon | 92 |
| #23 | Missouri | 82 |
| #24 | Texas | 78 |
| #25 | Indiana | 78 |
| #26 | New Mexico | 75 |
| #27 | Montana | 56 |
| #28 | South Dakota | 51 |
| #29 | Wyoming | 45 |
| #30 | Alaska | 45 |
| #31 | California | 6.5% |
| #32 | Vermont | 6 |
| #33 | Pennsylvania | 3.1 |
| #34 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #35 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Healthcare access in North Dakota is shaped by its low population density, with many rural counties designated as health professional shortage areas.
Did you know?
- Sanford Health and Essentia Health operate major regional hospital networks across the state.
- Telehealth has become critical for reaching residents in remote western counties.