ND · Healthcare shortage profile
Williams County, ND
Home to 40,950 residents, with 10 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 10
- Population
- 40,950
- Peak shortage score
- 22.0
- MUA Index
- -
Heavy-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Williams County ranks among the most underserved counties in the country - 10 active HPSA designations, more than 83% of the 3,289 real US counties, with mental health the deepest gap.
- 10
- Active HPSA designations
- 3
- Dental shortages
- 22
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 17%
- US counties by volume
Corpus placement
Active-designation volume placement
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Williams County carries 10 active designations, above 83% of real US counties. Use the state peer line below before treating the national percentile as a local access verdict.
State peer position. Williams County falls in the upper quarter of ND counties by active-designation volume, at rank 5 of 53. Ties share a rank.
Computed from current designated HPSA rows for every five-digit county FIPS. See the placement methodology.
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 38105. Population: 40,950.
Peak severity scores
Current designated records only. No Medically Underserved Area designation covers Williams County in the current HRSA release, federal support here runs through the HPSA route alone. Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.
Highest-severity HPSA designations
All 10 active (designated) HPSAs in Williams County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Community Clinic | dental | 22.0 |
| Trenton Community Clinic | primary_care | 18.0 |
| Tioga Medical Center-Ray Rhc | mental_health | 17.0 |
| Trenton Community Clinic | mental_health | 16.0 |
| MH Northwest Catchment Area I | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Tioga Medical Center-Ray Rhc | primary_care | 15.0 |
| Tioga Medical Center-Ray Rhc | dental | 15.0 |
| Tioga Medical Center Tioga Rhc | dental | 15.0 |
| Tioga Medical Center Tioga Rhc | mental_health | 14.0 |
| Tioga Medical Center Tioga Rhc | primary_care | 13.0 |
Heavy-burden reading for Williams County
Dental care carries Williams County's deepest shortage reading, 22.0 on HRSA's 0–26 dental scale, past the 17-point line HRSA uses to open National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Primary care reads 18.0 of 25; Mental health reads 17.0 of 25. No Medically Underserved Area designation covers Williams County, so federal support here runs through the HPSA route alone.
Volume places Williams County above 83% of real US counties (10 active designations: 3 primary care, 4 mental health, 3 dental). Peak severity on the current designated set is 22.0. The table on this page lists the highest-severity records first so a reader can see which named facilities, geographies, or population groups drive that burden without treating the county total as a personal appointment forecast.
Williams County falls in the upper quarter of ND counties by active-designation volume, at rank 5 of 53. Heavy-burden counties are where NHSC placement, Community Health Center grant geography, and related federal instruments concentrate; eligibility still follows the designated area and provider type, not the county boundary alone.
Williams County designations by care type
Active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the county, by provider category (high-priority disciplines emphasized).
- Mental health
Mental health
4 designations
- Primary care
Primary care
3 designations
- Dental
Dental
3 designations
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse, Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) + Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) HPSA primary-care, mental-health, and dental designations for Williams County, ND · 2026 HRSA designation data updated quarterly; HPSA scores 0-25 (primary/mental) and 0-26 (dental); higher = greater shortage severity. Coverage tiers from U.S. Census ACS PUMS + KFF state tracker.
Acting on a heavy-burden county
Williams County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.
- Williams County's 10 active designations make providers here eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, estimate the award and service terms. NHSC estimator
- See how the county's mental health burden compares with the rest of ND before you draw conclusions from a single score. ND overview
- Check whether an area clears HRSA's 3,500:1 population-to-provider threshold with the provider-to-population ratio behind an HPSA score. HPSA ratio checker
HPSA scores describe shortage severity within HRSA's designation criteria, not the availability of any individual provider. For a specific appointment, contact a provider or your insurer; use HRSA's current tools to verify a designation.
Counties With a Similar Dental Shortage Score
Other U.S. counties whose active HRSA dental HPSA score is closest to Williams County's 22.0. This compares the designation score only, not local appointment availability or care quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many healthcare shortage areas does Williams County have?
Williams County, ND has 10 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 3 in primary care, 4 in mental health, and 3 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
Is Williams County a Medically Underserved Area?
Williams County does not currently have a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) designation from HRSA. However, the county may still have individual HPSA designations for specific provider types.
What does Williams County's HPSA score of 22.0 mean?
22.0 in dental care clears 17, HRSA's high-priority line, which is what makes providers here eligible for NHSC placement and enhanced reimbursement.
What healthcare providers are needed in Williams County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Williams County needs additional providers in primary care (family physicians, internists, pediatricians), mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers), and dental care (dentists, dental hygienists). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.
Which federal programs do Williams County's designations unlock?
Williams County's 10 active designations open NHSC placement, Community Health Center grants, the Medicare bonus and J-1 waivers, but eligibility follows the designated area and provider type, not the county line.
How does Williams County compare to other counties in ND?
Williams County has 10 total HPSA designations with a peak shortage score of 22.0. You can compare shortage levels across all counties in ND on the state overview page, or view national county rankings to see where Williams County stands relative to the rest of the country.
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Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 38105. PlainHealthAccess is not affiliated with HRSA or any government agency.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the HRSA Data Warehouse. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.