Sanders County Health Data
Sanders County, Montana
Health Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
278
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Sanders County, Montana
Sanders' health sits below U.S. average
Sanders County residents live 75 years on average—1.4 years less than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 17.1% reporting poor or fair health, the county slightly outperforms the national average of 17%, suggesting mixed outcomes relative to the country as a whole.
Below-average health, high uninsured rates
Sanders County's 75-year life expectancy trails Montana's 76.3-year average, and its 16.5% uninsured rate significantly exceeds the state average of 11.9%. This combination suggests healthcare access barriers play a real role in the county's health challenges.
Provider access doesn't solve coverage gaps
Sanders boasts strong primary care availability at 77 providers per 100K—among Montana's best—and excellent mental health support at 278 per 100K. Yet its 16.5% uninsured rate remains the highest among neighboring counties, suggesting financial barriers limit care access despite provider availability.
Insurance gaps undermine provider strength
With 16.5% of Sanders County uninsured, more than 1 in 6 residents face barriers accessing the county's robust provider network of 77 primary care and 278 mental health providers per 100K. Expanding insurance coverage could unlock better health outcomes from existing healthcare resources.
Close the coverage gap now
Sanders County's 16.5% uninsured rate is the state's highest—but coverage is within reach. Visit Healthcare.gov today to explore affordable plans and join the majority of your neighbors with insurance protection.
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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.