Blaine County Health Data

Blaine County, Montana

Health Score

22/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.0 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.8%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

57

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

217

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Blaine County, Montana

Blaine lags behind national average

Blaine County's life expectancy of 70.0 years falls 4.5 years short of the U.S. average of 74.5 years. At 21.7%, the poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average by 3.7 percentage points.

Below Montana's health baseline

Blaine's 70.0-year life expectancy ranks 6.3 years below Montana's state average of 76.3 years. The county needs targeted health interventions.

Middle of the pack regionally

Blaine's 70.0-year life expectancy sits between Big Horn (64.6) and higher-performing counties like Broadwater (80.3). Its 21.7% poor/fair health rate is better than Big Horn's 25.3% but worse than peers like Carbon (14.6%).

Limited primary care, strong mental health

Blaine has only 57 primary care providers per 100,000—a significant constraint—but compensates with 217 mental health providers per 100K. The 12.8% uninsured rate is slightly above state average, adding access barriers.

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Blaine's 12.8% uninsured rate means over 1 in 8 residents lack coverage. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to explore options and connect with local resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Blaine County, MT?
Blaine County has a health score of 22/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #51 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 Blaine County?
Life expectancy in Blaine County is 70.0 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Blaine County below the state average.
How does Blaine County health compare to the Montana average?
Blaine County's health score of 22/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 70.0 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 12.8% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Blaine County?
Key health factors for Blaine County include: life expectancy (70.0 years), uninsured rate (12.8%), and primary care physician access (57:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 217:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Blaine County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 22/100 ("Below Average"), Blaine County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.0 years. 12.8% 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 Blaine County?
Blaine County's health score of 22/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 12.8% 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.