Hettinger county, ND

Hettinger County, North Dakota

Hettinger County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,639. Its county seat is Mott. The county was created from Stark County in 1883 and organized in 1907. It was named for Mathias Hettinger, a banker from Mandan, who had interests in large tracts of land in the western part of the state.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Hettinger County is located in the southwestern part of North Dakota, covering a total area of 1,134 square miles. It is bordered by Stark County to the north, Grant County to the east, Adams County to the south, and Slope County to the west.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total population of 2,639, with a median age of 47.6 years. The racial makeup of the county is predominantly White, with a small percentage of Native American, Asian, and other races.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Hettinger County is primarily based on agriculture, with wheat, corn, and sunflowers being the main crops. The county also has a significant number of cattle and hog farms. In addition to agriculture, the county has a small but growing service sector, with healthcare being a major employer.

Healthcare in Hettinger County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare services in Hettinger County are provided by the West River Health Services. West River Health Services is a non-profit, community-owned health service organization based in Hettinger, North Dakota. It provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, emergency care, and long-term care.

West River Health Services[edit | edit source]

West River Health Services is a critical access hospital located in Hettinger. It has 11 acute care beds and a 24-hour emergency department. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including general surgery, obstetrics, radiology, and rehabilitation services. It also operates several clinics in the county, providing primary care services to the residents of Hettinger County.

In addition to the hospital, West River Health Services operates the Western Horizons Living Centers, a long-term care facility located in Hettinger. The facility provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assisted living services to the elderly residents of Hettinger County.

Education[edit | edit source]

Education in Hettinger County is provided by the Hettinger Public School District. The district operates one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Hettinger County is served by U.S. Highway 12 and North Dakota Highway 8. The county also has a small airport, the Hettinger Municipal Airport, which provides general aviation services.

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