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North Dakota

State Office of Rural Health

North Dakota State Office of Rural Health

Phone: 701.330.3264
Email: nicole.threadgold@und.edu

Helps the rural communities in North Dakota build healthcare services through collaboration. Works with hospitals and other healthcare related facilities. Administers the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (FLEX), Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP), and provides grant development assistance.
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North Dakota Nonmetro Population

784,841
Estimated population
305,818 (39.0%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year estimate

North Dakota Rural Healthcare Facilities

36
Critical Access Hospitals
1
Rural Emergency Hospitals
55
Rural Health Clinics
15
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
1
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
North Dakota Rural Healthcare Facilities map
Sites according to HRSA Data Warehouse (July 2026)
*Showing only locations outside of U.S. Census Bureau Urban Areas with a population of 50,000 or more

Selected Social Determinants of Health for Rural North Dakota

Last Updated: 11/6/2026