Custer County Health Data

Custer County, Montana

Health Score

58/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.2 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

67

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

401

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Custer County, Montana

Custer's life expectancy tracks national trends

At 76.2 years, Custer County residents live slightly shorter lives than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. One in six residents (15.6%) report being in poor or fair health, close to national averages, suggesting manageable chronic disease burden for a rural county.

Just below Montana's health middle

Custer County's life expectancy of 76.2 years falls 0.1 years below Montana's state average of 76.3 years, placing it in the middle tier of Montana counties. The county's uninsured rate of 11.7% is virtually aligned with the state average of 11.9%, indicating stable insurance coverage.

Primary care access outpaces region

Custer County offers 67 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a solid supply for rural Montana. Its mental health provider density of 401 per 100,000 exceeds most neighboring counties, providing residents with robust behavioral health resources.

Healthcare access reality on the ground

With 11.7% of residents uninsured, roughly 1 in 8 Custer County adults lack health coverage, creating barriers to preventive care and routine treatment. The county's 67 primary care providers per 100,000 means shorter waits and better continuity of care compared to more remote Montana counties.

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If you're among the 11.7% of Custer County residents without health insurance, enrollment periods and subsidies may make coverage affordable. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact a local navigator to review plans tailored to your health needs and budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Custer County, MT?
Custer County has a health score of 58/100, rated "Average." It ranks #27 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 Custer County?
Life expectancy in Custer County is 76.2 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Custer County below the state average.
How does Custer County health compare to the Montana average?
Custer County's health score of 58/100 is above the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 76.2 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.7% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Custer County?
Key health factors for Custer County include: life expectancy (76.2 years), uninsured rate (11.7%), and primary care physician access (67:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 401:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Custer County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 58/100 ("Average"), Custer County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.2 years. 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Custer County healthier than the Montana average?
Custer County's health score of 58/100 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. Custer County has better primary care access (67:1 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.