Mineral County Health Data
Mineral County, Montana
Health Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
295
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Mineral County, Montana
Mineral matches U.S. life expectancy
At 77.4 years, Mineral County residents live about as long as the average American, though slightly below the U.S. average of 77.6 years. With 16.7% reporting poor or fair health—above the national 16.5%—chronic illness and health challenges affect a notable share of residents.
Below average health in rural Montana
Mineral County's 77.4-year life expectancy falls just below Montana's 76.3-year average, but its 11.7% uninsured rate is better than the state average of 11.9%. Overall, the county ranks in Montana's mid-tier for health outcomes.
Sparse primary care, strong mental health
Mineral County operates just 41 primary care providers per 100K—among the lowest—yet offers 295 mental health providers per 100K, exceeding many larger counties. This imbalance may reflect regional healthcare patterns, with some residents traveling for primary care.
Mental health shine, primary care challenge
Mineral County's 295 mental health providers per 100K is exceptional, but only 41 primary care providers per 100K means residents may struggle to find or access routine and preventive care. With 11.7% uninsured, barriers to basic medical services persist.
Get insured, get well
Mineral County's 11.7% uninsured rate—still over 1 in 10—limits access to primary care in a county already short on general practitioners. Visit Healthcare.gov or your local health department to secure coverage and build a relationship with a primary care doctor.
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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.