Big Horn County Health Data

Big Horn County, Montana

Health Score

14/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

64.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

64.6 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.4%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

54

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

126

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Big Horn County, Montana

Big Horn faces a health crisis

At 64.6 years, Big Horn County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average by 9.9 years—a staggering gap reflecting serious health challenges. Over one-quarter (25.3%) of residents report poor or fair health, nearly double the national average.

Montana's lowest life expectancy

Big Horn's 64.6-year life expectancy falls 11.7 years below Montana's state average of 76.3 years. This county faces the state's most urgent health equity challenges.

Significantly worse than regional peers

Big Horn's 64.6-year life expectancy lags far behind neighboring Blaine (70.0) and all other measured counties in the region. Its 25.3% poor/fair health rate is the highest among all eight counties studied.

Critical shortage of healthcare providers

Big Horn has just 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than half what Beaverhead offers—and only 126 mental health providers per 100K. At 12.4% uninsured, residents face both access and affordability barriers.

Healthcare access starts with coverage

Big Horn residents deserve better health outcomes: check healthcare.gov today to find affordable plans or Medicaid eligibility. Community health centers may also offer sliding-scale services regardless of insurance status.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Big Horn County, MT?
Big Horn County has a health score of 14/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #54 out of 56 counties in Montana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Big Horn County?
Life expectancy in Big Horn County is 64.6 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Big Horn County below the state average.
How does Big Horn County health compare to the Montana average?
Big Horn County's health score of 14/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 64.6 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 12.4% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Big Horn County?
Key health factors for Big Horn County include: life expectancy (64.6 years), uninsured rate (12.4%), and primary care physician access (54:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 126:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Big Horn County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 14/100 ("Below Average"), Big Horn County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 64.6 years. 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Big Horn County?
Big Horn County's health score of 14/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 12.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.