North Dakota MMR Vaccination Rate: Is It High Enough?

North Dakota’s MMR Vaccination Coverage

North Dakota’s kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is tracked by the CDC’s SchoolVaxView survey. With measles outbreaks making national headlines in 2026, understanding local vaccination coverage has never been more important.

Check the current rate on the North Dakota MMR coverage page.

Does North Dakota Meet the Herd Immunity Threshold?

For measles, the magic number is 95% — that’s the percentage of the population that needs to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity and prevent outbreaks. When coverage drops below this threshold, communities become vulnerable.

See exactly where North Dakota stands and how it compares to the national average on our MMR coverage dashboard.

Nearby States to Compare

Vaccination coverage can vary significantly across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest:

• Minnesota MMR coverage — Southern neighbor
• South Dakota MMR coverage — Southern border
• Montana MMR coverage — Western neighbor

Measles Risk in North Dakota

Even if North Dakota has strong overall vaccination rates, pockets of lower coverage in specific communities or schools can create vulnerability. Check whether North Dakota has reported any measles cases in 2026.

Other Health Data for North Dakota

• North Dakota flu activity — Current ILI rates
• North Dakota RSV activity — Hospital admissions
• North Dakota COVID-19 activity — ER visit data
• What’s going around in North Dakota? — Full dashboard

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Updated annually from CDC SchoolVaxView data. See the North Dakota MMR page for current numbers.