Montague County Health Data
Montague County, Texas
Health Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Montague County, Texas
Life expectancy lags behind national pace
At 71.7 years, Montague County residents live nearly 6 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. One in five residents report poor or fair health, a rate near the national median of 18%, suggesting chronic health challenges across the county.
Ranking near the bottom in Texas
Montague County's 71.7-year life expectancy falls 2.6 years below Texas's state average of 74.3 years. The county ranks among the lower-performing counties statewide on health outcomes and longevity.
Healthier outcomes in nearby counties
Montague residents live nearly 3 years less than those in neighboring Montgomery County (78.2 years) and about 3 years less than Navarro County (73.8 years). The gap reflects differences in provider density and healthcare access across the region.
Healthcare gaps add up for residents
One in five Montague residents (20.9%) lack health insurance, slightly above Texas's 19.8% average. With only 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, getting an appointment requires patience and planning.
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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.