Yellowstone County Health Data
Yellowstone County, Montana
Health Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
455
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Yellowstone County, Montana
Yellowstone slightly below national average
At 75.9 years, Yellowstone County's life expectancy is just 0.2 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years, indicating comparable outcomes. The county's 16.0% poor/fair health rate is slightly below the national rate of 17.1%, suggesting reasonably healthy residents.
Mid-range health in Montana
Yellowstone's 75.9-year life expectancy is marginally below Montana's state average of 76.3 years. The county's 16.0% poor/fair health rate aligns closely with the state average, placing it squarely in Montana's middle tier of health outcomes.
Best insured, strong provider access
Yellowstone's 9.2% uninsured rate is the lowest among all eight counties, and its 108 primary care providers per 100K ranks second only to Valley County's 93 per 100K. The county's 455 mental health providers per 100K far exceeds all regional peers, offering exceptional behavioral health support.
Montana's healthcare access leader
Yellowstone County boasts both the state's lowest uninsured rate at 9.2%—nearly 3 points below the state average of 11.9%—and exceptional provider density. With 108 primary care providers and 455 mental health providers per 100K, residents enjoy unparalleled access to healthcare across the region.
Maintain Yellowstone's coverage success
While Yellowstone leads on uninsured rates, the 9.2% of uninsured residents should still enroll for preventive care and protection. Visit health.mt.gov or healthcare.gov to ensure continuous coverage.
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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.