Teton County Health Data

Teton County, Montana

Health Score

63/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.7 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.5%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

32

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

171

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Teton County, Montana

Teton's life expectancy matches nation

Teton County residents live 77.7 years on average, roughly in line with the U.S. life expectancy of 76.1 years. However, 15.9% of the county reports poor or fair health, slightly below the national rate of 17.1%, indicating generally adequate health outcomes.

Teton ranks midfield in Montana

At 77.7 years, Teton's life expectancy is above Montana's state average of 76.3 years by about 1.4 years. The county's 15.9% poor/fair health rate aligns with the state average, placing it in the middle range of Montana counties.

Primary care access lags neighbors

Teton's 32 primary care providers per 100K is the lowest among nearby counties—Sweet Grass offers 81 per 100K and Valley County provides 93 per 100K. Mental health support is robust at 171 per 100K, exceeding most regional peers.

Insurance gap and provider shortage

Teton's 11.5% uninsured rate is slightly below the state average of 11.9%, but the county faces a significant primary care deficit. Limited primary care options mean many residents may travel for routine checkups or preventive visits.

Bridge the coverage gap in Teton

Nearly 1 in 9 Teton residents lack health insurance, making enrollment in Montana Medicaid or marketplace plans critical. Residents can contact the Teton County health department or visit healthcare.gov to explore affordable coverage options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Teton County, MT?
Teton County has a health score of 63/100, rated "Average." It ranks #19 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 Teton County?
Life expectancy in Teton County is 77.7 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Teton County above the state average.
How does Teton County health compare to the Montana average?
Teton County's health score of 63/100 is above the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 77.7 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.5% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Teton County?
Key health factors for Teton County include: life expectancy (77.7 years), uninsured rate (11.5%), and primary care physician access (32:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 171:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Teton County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 63/100 ("Average"), Teton County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.7 years. 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Teton County healthier than the Montana average?
Teton County's health score of 63/100 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. Teton County has better primary care access (32:1 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.