Gallatin County Health Data
Gallatin County, Montana
Health Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
477
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Gallatin County, Montana
Gallatin dominates national health rankings
At 82.0 years, Gallatin County residents live 5.6 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—extraordinary longevity that rivals the world's healthiest regions. Just 12.7% report poor or fair health, the lowest rate among these eight counties, reflecting remarkable health vitality.
Montana's health miracle
Gallatin County's life expectancy of 82.0 years runs 5.7 years above Montana's state average of 76.3 years, a stunning gap that sets it apart from all other Montana counties. The uninsured rate of 8.0% is the lowest in the state group, indicating nearly universal coverage.
Strong provider infrastructure, high income
Gallatin County offers 78 primary care providers and 477 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, solid densities supporting accessible care. The county's exceptional health outcomes likely reflect not just providers but also higher education levels, median income, and strong community resources.
Coverage gap almost vanishes
Only 8.0% of Gallatin County residents lack health insurance—the best coverage rate among these eight counties—and combined with 78 primary care providers per 100,000, this creates near-universal care access. This alignment between insurance, provider supply, and wealth strongly predicts the county's exceptional 82-year life expectancy.
Complete Gallatin's coverage success
If you're among the 8.0% of Gallatin County residents without health insurance, affordable plans are available through Healthcare.gov and Montana's marketplace. Enrollment closes your final gap to the comprehensive care that enables Gallatin's remarkable 82-year life expectancy.
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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.