Meagher County Health Data
Meagher County, Montana
Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Meagher County, Montana
Meagher's life expectancy tops the nation
At 80.8 years, Meagher County residents live over 3 years longer than the U.S. average of 77.6 years. Just 13.9% report poor or fair health—well below the national 16.5%—reflecting strong preventive care and disease management across the county.
Montana's second-best health outcomes
Meagher County's 80.8-year life expectancy ranks among Montana's highest, exceeding the state average of 76.3 by over 4 years. Its 14.8% uninsured rate runs above Montana's 11.9% average, but overall health outcomes remain excellent.
Excellent primary care and mental health
Meagher County operates 102 primary care providers per 100K—the second-highest among surveyed counties—plus 97 mental health providers per 100K. This robust provider network enables strong preventive care and mental health support across the rural community.
Well-resourced providers serve most residents
With 102 primary care providers and 97 mental health providers per 100K, Meagher County punches above its weight in rural healthcare delivery. Still, 14.8% of residents lack insurance, meaning some go without needed preventive and urgent care.
Close Meagher's coverage gap
At 14.8% uninsured, Meagher County trails behind in coverage despite strong providers and health outcomes. Explore Healthcare.gov or call local clinics to find affordable plans—coverage ensures you can use those excellent local providers when you need them most.
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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.