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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Yellowstone County, MT?
Yellowstone County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #22 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 Yellowstone County?
Life expectancy in Yellowstone County is 75.9 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Yellowstone County below the state average.
How does Yellowstone County health compare to the Montana average?
Yellowstone County's health score of 61/100 is above the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.2% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Yellowstone County?
Key health factors for Yellowstone County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (9.2%), and primary care physician access (108:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 455:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Yellowstone County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Yellowstone County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Yellowstone County healthier than the Montana average?
Yellowstone County's health score of 61/100 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.

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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.