Granite County Health Data

Granite County, Montana

Health Score

59/100

Average

Life Expectancy

80.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

80.0 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.1%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

30

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

56

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Granite County, Montana

Life expectancy exceeds state average

At 80.0 years, Granite County residents live longer than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and well above the national average of 78.9 years. Just 17.1% report poor or fair health, tracking well below the national average of 21%.

Among Montana's healthiest counties

Granite County's 80-year life expectancy ranks second-best in this eight-county sample, and its 17.1% poor/fair health rate is among the lowest. The 14.1% uninsured rate is slightly above the state average, a minor gap in otherwise strong health outcomes.

Longevity rival to top performers

Only Judith Basin County (82.0 years) edges out Granite's 80-year life expectancy, and both counties significantly exceed Glacier County's 66.9 years. However, Granite has the sparsest primary care infrastructure—just 30 providers per 100,000 residents, the lowest in the region.

Provider scarcity despite health gains

Granite County's residents enjoy excellent health outcomes and live longer, yet only 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents serve them—far below the regional average. Mental health support at 56 per 100,000 is also limited, suggesting residents may travel for specialized care.

Insurance critical with sparse providers

With limited primary care and mental health providers in Granite County, having robust insurance becomes even more important for accessing care. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to ensure coverage, and ask providers about telehealth options that can bridge geographic gaps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Granite County, MT?
Granite County has a health score of 59/100, rated "Average." It ranks #25 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 Granite County?
Life expectancy in Granite County is 80.0 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Granite County above the state average.
How does Granite County health compare to the Montana average?
Granite County's health score of 59/100 is above the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 80.0 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.1% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Granite County?
Key health factors for Granite County include: life expectancy (80.0 years), uninsured rate (14.1%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 56:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Granite County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 59/100 ("Average"), Granite County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.0 years. 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Granite County healthier than the Montana average?
Granite County's health score of 59/100 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. Granite County has better primary care access (30:1 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.