Garfield County Health Data

Garfield County, Montana

Health Score

50/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

Pending

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

N/A

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

83

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Garfield County, Montana

Limited data on life expectancy locally

While national life expectancy stands at 78.9 years, Garfield County's specific figure isn't available in current datasets. However, 17% of residents report poor or fair health, which is better than the national average of 21%.

Health outcomes near state average

Garfield County's 17% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among the eight counties profiled, placing residents in better health relative to the Montana state average. The county's 11.7% uninsured rate sits just below Montana's 11.9% average, suggesting reasonable coverage levels.

Outperforms rural county peers

Garfield's 17% poor/fair health rate beats Golden Valley County's 20.4% and outpaces Glacier County's 31.5%, the worst in the region. Mental health services are moderately available at 83 per 100,000 residents, though specific primary care provider data isn't currently recorded.

Insurance coverage is solid

With 11.7% of Garfield County residents uninsured—essentially at the state average—most have healthcare access. Primary care provider data isn't available, but mental health support at 83 per 100,000 indicates a basic mental health infrastructure for the county.

Check coverage options today

Nearly 9 in 10 Garfield County residents have health insurance, but that remaining 11.7% shouldn't go without coverage. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Garfield County, MT?
Garfield County has a health score of 50/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #37 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 Garfield County?
Life expectancy data for Garfield County is currently being processed from CDC records.
How does Garfield County health compare to the Montana average?
Garfield County's health score of 50/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. The uninsured rate is 11.7% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Garfield County?
Key health factors for Garfield County include: life expectancy (not yet available), uninsured rate (11.7%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 83:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Garfield County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 50/100 ("Below Average"), Garfield County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Montana. 11.7% 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 Garfield County?
Garfield County's health score of 50/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 11.7% 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.