Oliver County

North DakotaFIPS 38065

Pop. 1,8770 HospitalsSVI 0.08RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Oliver County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricOliver CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence8.9%9.4%
Adult Obesity40.0%38.2%
Uninsured Rate5.6%7.5%
PCPs per 10K0.07.3
Premature Death (YPLL)9,686.364

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

0
NPs & PAs
0
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$9,641.5
Medicare Per Capita

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

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorOliver CountyState Avg 
Diabetes11.5%
Obesity35.5%
Depression19.5%
Frequent Mental Distress13.1%
COPD6.9%
Current Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Stroke3.6%
High Blood Pressure36.6%
Poor General Health16.5%
Disability28.1%
No Leisure Physical Activity23.8%
Binge Drinking19.4%
Uninsured6.2%

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

Oliver County has no hospital. 18 of North Dakota's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in North Dakota

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.08
Socioeconomic Status0.02
Household Composition & Disability0.53
Minority Status & Language0.22
Housing Type & Transportation0.16

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

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Oliver County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Sakakawea Medical Center - CahMercer1318.1 mi
Vibra Hospital of Central Dakotas LlcMorton4127.7 mi
Sanford Bismarck Transplant CenterBurleigh033.7 mi
Sanford Medical Center BismarckBurleigh23333.7 mi
Chi St Alexius HealthBurleigh28733.8 mi

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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.