Wheatland County Health Data

Wheatland County has a health score of 36/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #49 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.

Life expectancy in Wheatland County is 75.3 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Wheatland County below the state average.

Wheatland County's health score of 36/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.3 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 17.2% vs. 11.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Wheatland County include: life expectancy (75.3 years), uninsured rate (17.2%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 146:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 36/100 ("Below Average"), Wheatland County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years. 17.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Wheatland County's health score of 36/100 is below the Montana average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 17.2% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.