Broadwater County Health Data

Broadwater County, Montana

Health Score

65/100

Average

Life Expectancy

80.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

80.3 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

14

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

75

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Broadwater County, Montana

Broadwater tops national life expectancy

At 80.3 years, Broadwater County residents live 5.8 years longer than the U.S. average, achieving exceptional longevity. Only 16.9% report poor or fair health, well below the 18% national benchmark.

Among Montana's healthiest counties

Broadwater's 80.3-year life expectancy exceeds Montana's state average of 76.3 years by 4 full years. The county ranks at the top tier of state health outcomes.

Among the region's healthiest

Broadwater's 80.3-year life expectancy matches Carbon (80.4) as the region's longest-living population. Its 16.9% poor/fair health rate is better than all but Carbon (14.6%).

Excellent health but sparse providers

Despite strong outcomes, Broadwater has only 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in the region—yet manages with 75 mental health providers per 100K. The 11.6% uninsured rate is near state average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Broadwater County, MT?
Broadwater County has a health score of 65/100, rated "Average." It ranks #17 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 Broadwater County?
Life expectancy in Broadwater County is 80.3 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Broadwater County above the state average.
How does Broadwater County health compare to the Montana average?
Broadwater County's health score of 65/100 is above the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 80.3 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.6% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Broadwater County?
Key health factors for Broadwater County include: life expectancy (80.3 years), uninsured rate (11.6%), and primary care physician access (14:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 75:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Broadwater County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 65/100 ("Average"), Broadwater County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.3 years. 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Broadwater County healthier than the Montana average?
Broadwater County's health score of 65/100 exceeds the Montana average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Broadwater County has better primary care access (14:1 ratio) than the state average (68:1).

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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.