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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Mineral County, MT?
Mineral County has a health score of 59/100, rated "Average." It ranks #26 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 Mineral County?
Life expectancy in Mineral County is 77.4 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Mineral County above the state average.
How does Mineral County health compare to the Montana average?
Mineral County's health score of 59/100 is above the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 77.4 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.7% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Mineral County?
Key health factors for Mineral County include: life expectancy (77.4 years), uninsured rate (11.7%), and primary care physician access (41:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 295:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Mineral County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 59/100 ("Average"), Mineral County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.4 years. 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Mineral County healthier than the Montana average?
Mineral 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. Mineral County has better primary care access (41:1 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.