Phillips County Health Data

Phillips County, Montana

Health Score

56/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.0 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.6%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

24

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

141

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Phillips County, Montana

Life expectancy below national average

Phillips County residents live an average of 75.0 years, nearly 4 years shorter than the US average of 78.8 years and well below Montana's 76.3 years. The county's 15.6% poor/fair health rate is slightly below the national average of 16%, but combined with lower life expectancy, suggests underlying health challenges.

One of Montana's shortest life spans

At 75.0 years, Phillips County ranks among the lowest for life expectancy in Montana, nearly 1.3 years below the state average. Its 15.6% poor/fair health rate is roughly average for the state, but the combination of shorter lifespan and moderate health concerns warrants focused public health attention.

Shortest lifespan in immediate region

Phillips County's 75.0-year life expectancy trails all measured neighbors, including Musselshell (76.2), Powell (75.8), and Petroleum (regional peer). The county's 24 primary care providers per 100K falls below Park County's 109 but slightly exceeds Musselshell's 20 per 100K.

Moderate uninsured rate, limited providers

Phillips County's uninsured rate of 10.6% sits just below Montana's 11.9% average, meaning roughly 1 in 9 residents lack coverage. With only 24 primary care providers per 100K, residents often face barriers to routine preventive care that might improve long-term health outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Phillips County, MT?
Phillips County has a health score of 56/100, rated "Average." It ranks #30 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 Phillips County?
Life expectancy in Phillips County is 75.0 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Phillips County below the state average.
How does Phillips County health compare to the Montana average?
Phillips County's health score of 56/100 is above the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.0 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.6% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Phillips County?
Key health factors for Phillips County include: life expectancy (75.0 years), uninsured rate (10.6%), and primary care physician access (24:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 141:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Phillips County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 56/100 ("Average"), Phillips County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.0 years. 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Phillips County healthier than the Montana average?
Phillips County's health score of 56/100 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. Phillips County has better primary care access (24:1 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.