Montgomery County Health Data

Montgomery County, Ohio

Health Score

46/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.3 yr

State avg 74.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

State avg 7.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

95

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

402

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Montgomery County, Ohio

Montgomery: Living Below the National Average

At 73.3 years, Montgomery County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by three years. One in five residents (20.3%) report poor or fair health, slightly above the national rate of 17.8%, signaling persistent health challenges across the county.

The Fifth-Largest City, Below-Average Health

Montgomery ranks below Ohio's state average life expectancy of 74.8 years, placing it in the lower half of the state's 88 counties. The county's uninsured rate matches the state average at 7.5%, though health outcomes suggest deeper structural issues beyond coverage alone.

Dayton's Health Gap vs. Rural Peers

Montgomery's 73.3-year life expectancy falls short of nearby Muskingum County (74.4 years) and significantly trails Paulding County (76.9 years) and Ottawa County (76.6 years). Despite being Ohio's second-largest metro area, Montgomery residents face mortality rates comparable to counties with far smaller populations.

Good Access, But Health Persists

Montgomery maintains strong provider infrastructure with 95 primary care providers and 402 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—well above rural county averages. Yet abundant access hasn't translated to better health outcomes, suggesting that availability alone doesn't address underlying chronic disease, poverty, and behavioral health challenges.

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With 7.5% of Montgomery residents uninsured, thousands lack basic health protection. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, ACA plans, and employer coverage options—the first step toward preventive care and chronic disease management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Montgomery County, OH?
Montgomery County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #59 out of 88 counties in Ohio (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 Montgomery County?
Life expectancy in Montgomery County is 73.3 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Montgomery County below the state average.
How does Montgomery County health compare to the Ohio average?
Montgomery County's health score of 46/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 73.3 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Montgomery County?
Key health factors for Montgomery County include: life expectancy (73.3 years), uninsured rate (7.5%), and primary care physician access (95:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 402:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Montgomery County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Montgomery County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.3 years. 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County's health score of 46/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.