Glacier County Health Data
Glacier County, Montana
Health Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
66.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
66.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
272
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Glacier County, Montana
Life expectancy trails national average
Glacier County residents live to 66.9 years on average—12 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years and well below Montana's state average of 76.3 years. Nearly 1 in 3 residents (31.5%) report poor or fair health, more than half the national average of 21%.
Worst health outcomes in Montana
Glacier County ranks as the lowest-performing county in this eight-county Montana sample for life expectancy and health status. The 31.5% poor/fair health rate is by far the highest, and the 12.7% uninsured rate edges above Montana's 11.9% state average.
Significant health gap vs neighbors
At 66.9 years, Glacier County's life expectancy is nearly 13 years below Judith Basin County's 82.0 years and 9.4 years below Hill County's 72.9 years. The 31.5% poor/fair health rate is nearly double Garfield County's 17%, highlighting profound health disparities within the region.
Healthcare access exists but gaps remain
Glacier County has 80 primary care providers and 272 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—more mental health support than most peers. Yet 12.7% of residents lack health insurance, and the region's severe health outcomes suggest systemic barriers to care extend beyond provider availability.
Access coverage and preventive care
With over 1 in 3 residents in poor or fair health, securing insurance and regular checkups is critical in Glacier County. Explore Medicaid eligibility, marketplace plans, and federally qualified health centers at Healthcare.gov or by calling 1-800-318-2596.
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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.