Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Kansas
Health Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
232
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Montgomery County, Kansas
Montgomery faces severe health crisis
Montgomery County's 72.2-year life expectancy falls 3.9 years short of the U.S. average of 76.1 years, marking one of America's most dramatic lifespan gaps. The 20.3% poor/fair health rate—the highest in this eight-county cohort—far exceeds the national average of 17%, signaling severe population health challenges.
Montgomery's lifespan crisis in Kansas
At 72.2 years, Montgomery County's life expectancy lags Kansas's 75.4-year state average by 3.2 years, ranking it among the state's lowest-performing counties. The 11.3% uninsured rate sits just below the state average, suggesting that affordability alone does not explain Montgomery's health burden.
Montgomery ranks last in health outcomes
Montgomery County's 72.2-year life expectancy and 20.3% poor/fair health rate represent the worst performance in this entire eight-county comparison. Even Meade County's 74.1-year lifespan exceeds Montgomery by nearly 2 years, indicating Montgomery faces a distinct and urgent health emergency.
Few primary care doctors, mental health access
Montgomery County has only 23 primary care providers per 100K—one of the lowest densities—creating significant barriers to preventive and routine care. The county's 232 mental health providers per 100K is the highest in the region, but this concentration suggests underlying behavioral health and substance use crises drive Montgomery's poor health outcomes.
Montgomery residents: urgent action needed
Montgomery County faces a severe health crisis—your life expectancy trails the state by 3.2 years. If you're uninsured, visit healthcare.gov immediately, and speak with a doctor about preventive screening; if you're struggling with mental health or substance use, call SAMHSA's 24/7 helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential support.
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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.