Chouteau County Health Data

Chouteau County, Montana

Health Score

45/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.9 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.0%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

120

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Chouteau County, Montana

Chouteau lags the U.S. average

Chouteau County's 75.9-year life expectancy falls 0.6 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years. At 17.9% reporting poor or fair health, the rate is just under the national 18% average.

Slightly below Montana baseline

Chouteau's 75.9-year life expectancy trails Montana's state average of 76.3 years by 0.4 years. The county performs near the state median.

Lower-tier regional health outcomes

Chouteau's 75.9-year life expectancy ranks below top performers Carbon (80.4) and Broadwater (80.3), but above struggling Big Horn (64.6). Its 17.9% poor/fair health rate is the second-worst in the region.

Mental health access, primary care gaps

Chouteau has 120 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—decent regional support—but primary care provider data is unavailable. At 14.0% uninsured, the rate is the highest among all counties studied.

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Chouteau's 14.0% uninsured rate means 1 in 7 residents lack coverage—the state's worst. Visit healthcare.gov immediately to explore Medicaid, subsidized plans, or community health center options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Chouteau County, MT?
Chouteau County has a health score of 45/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #41 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 Chouteau County?
Life expectancy in Chouteau County is 75.9 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Chouteau County below the state average.
How does Chouteau County health compare to the Montana average?
Chouteau County's health score of 45/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.0% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Chouteau County?
Key health factors for Chouteau County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (14.0%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 120:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Chouteau County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 45/100 ("Below Average"), Chouteau County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 14.0% 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 Chouteau County?
Chouteau County's health score of 45/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 14.0% 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.