Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Indiana
Health Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Montgomery County, Indiana
Montgomery County near national averages
Montgomery County residents live to 75.6 years, within 2.5 years of the U.S. average of 78.1 years. At 19.8% reporting poor or fair health, the county slightly exceeds the national average of 16%, suggesting room for improvement. The 8.3% uninsured rate sits just below the national average, indicating fairly stable coverage.
Slightly above Indiana's health median
Montgomery County's 75.6-year life expectancy exceeds Indiana's 75.1-year average by 0.5 years, placing it solidly in the middle of this county group. The 19.8% poor or fair health rate falls between state median and top performers. At 8.3% uninsured, the county aligns with Indiana's 8.4% average.
Mid-range outcomes, limited specialists
Montgomery County's 75.6-year life expectancy and 19.8% health status rate place it firmly middle-tier among neighbors. Primary care access at 29 providers per 100K trails most peers, and at 112 mental health providers per 100K, specialist availability is below state leadership counties like Monroe (365 per 100K).
Moderate coverage, constrained provider base
Montgomery County's 8.3% uninsured rate affects approximately 1,400 residents who navigate healthcare without insurance. With only 29 primary care providers per 100K and 112 mental health providers per 100K, even insured residents may face wait times or travel for specialty care—common challenges in rural Indiana.
Montgomery County: complete your coverage
At 8.3% uninsured, most Montgomery County residents have coverage—but ensure you're among them. Visit healthcare.gov or call 211 to explore Medicaid, Marketplace plans, or employer coverage. Coverage removes barriers and lets you focus on staying healthy.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.