Hill County Health Data

Hill County, Montana

Health Score

35/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.9 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.6%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

68

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

406

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Hill County, Montana

Life expectancy below state, national

At 72.9 years, Hill County residents live 3.4 years below Montana's average and nearly 6 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With 18.9% reporting poor or fair health—below the national average of 21%—the county faces a longevity challenge despite moderate self-reported health.

Third-lowest life expectancy statewide

Hill County's 72.9-year life expectancy ranks third-worst in this Montana sample, ahead only of Glacier County at 66.9 years. The 12.6% uninsured rate is slightly above the state average, and 18.9% report poor/fair health, placing it in the middle of the regional range.

Significant life expectancy gap

Hill County's 72.9-year life expectancy trails Judith Basin County by 9.1 years and Granite County by 7.1 years. However, its 406 mental health providers per 100,000 residents is by far the highest in the region, nearly doubling Hill County's peers.

Strong mental health, moderate primary care

Hill County has excellent mental health infrastructure with 406 providers per 100,000 residents—more than triple most neighbors—and 68 primary care providers per 100,000. Yet despite these resources, life expectancy lags, suggesting factors beyond provider availability may be limiting health outcomes.

Access mental health and primary care

Hill County's exceptional mental health provider network offers a real opportunity to improve population health, but only if residents are insured and accessing care. Check Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to secure coverage and connect with the county's robust mental health and primary care services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Hill County, MT?
Hill County has a health score of 35/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #50 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 Hill County?
Life expectancy in Hill County is 72.9 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Hill County below the state average.
How does Hill County health compare to the Montana average?
Hill County's health score of 35/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 72.9 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 12.6% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Hill County?
Key health factors for Hill County include: life expectancy (72.9 years), uninsured rate (12.6%), and primary care physician access (68:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 406:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Hill County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 35/100 ("Below Average"), Hill County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.9 years. 12.6% 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 Hill County?
Hill County's health score of 35/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 12.6% 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.