Carter County Health Data

Carter County, Montana

Health Score

53/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

Pending

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

N/A

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Carter County, Montana

Carter's health data remains limited

While detailed life expectancy data is unavailable, Carter's 16.1% poor/fair health rate closely matches the national average of 18%. The county requires more robust health surveillance to guide improvements.

Matching state health benchmarks

Carter's 11.9% uninsured rate mirrors Montana's state average exactly, indicating typical coverage patterns. Limited data prevents deeper state-level comparison.

Data gaps limit peer comparison

With life expectancy unavailable, regional peer comparison is incomplete. Carter's 16.1% poor/fair health rate falls between Broadwater (16.9%) and Carbon (14.6%), suggesting mid-range regional health.

Provider data incomplete, coverage typical

Healthcare provider counts are unavailable for Carter County, limiting assessment of local access capacity. The 11.9% uninsured rate matches state average—meaningful for coverage but gaps in provider supply remain unknown.

Ensure coverage and data completeness

Carter residents should verify insurance at healthcare.gov and help improve local health data by participating in health surveys. Complete information enables better community health planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Carter County, MT?
Carter County has a health score of 53/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #34 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 Carter County?
Life expectancy data for Carter County is currently being processed from CDC records.
How does Carter County health compare to the Montana average?
Carter County's health score of 53/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. The uninsured rate is 11.9% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Carter County?
Key health factors for Carter County include: life expectancy (not yet available), uninsured rate (11.9%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Carter County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 53/100 ("Below Average"), Carter County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Montana. 11.9% 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 Carter County?
Carter County's health score of 53/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 11.9% 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.