Emmons County

North DakotaFIPS 38029

Pop. 3,3011 HospitalSVI 0.05RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricEmmons CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence8.6%9.4%▼
Adult Obesity36.8%38.2%▼
Uninsured Rate8.2%7.5%▲
Premature Death (YPLL)10,037.149—

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

6
NPs & PAs
186.1 per 100k
1
Dentists
14
Hospital Beds
4.3 per 1,000
$9,008.26
Medicare Per Capita

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorEmmons CountyState Avg 
Diabetes13.7%—
Obesity38.6%—
Depression19.0%—
Frequent Mental Distress13.0%—
COPD9.0%—
Current Smoking15.1%—
Heart Disease9.6%—
Stroke4.6%—
High Blood Pressure41.6%—
Poor General Health20.6%—
Disability33.8%—
No Leisure Physical Activity26.2%—
Binge Drinking17.3%—
Uninsured7.3%—

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Emmons's 1 hospital.

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.05
Socioeconomic Status0.17
Household Composition & Disability0.03
Minority Status & Language0.04
Housing Type & Transportation0.17

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Emmons County

HospitalCityBedsType
Linton Hospital - CahLinton14CAHRural

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.