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.
Explore your coverage options today
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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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.