Montgomery County Health Data

Montgomery County, Texas

Health Score

46/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

78.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.2 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.5%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

63

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

129

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Montgomery County, Texas

Life expectancy well above U.S. average

Montgomery County residents enjoy a life expectancy of 78.2 years, nearly 2 years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years. This strong performance reflects both good healthcare access and healthier population outcomes.

Texas's healthiest county in this group

At 78.2 years, Montgomery County's life expectancy exceeds Texas's state average of 74.3 years by nearly 4 years. The county ranks among the healthiest in the state.

Clear advantage over regional peers

Montgomery residents live 6.5 years longer than those in Montague County (71.7 years) and 4.4 years longer than Moore County residents (74.8 years). Superior provider density and healthcare infrastructure drive these differences.

Strong healthcare infrastructure in place

Montgomery County's uninsured rate of 15.5% is notably lower than the state average of 19.8%, meaning more residents have coverage. With 63 primary care providers and 129 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, patients have abundant access to care.

Keep your coverage strong and current

Even in well-insured Montgomery County, life changes happen—job loss, retirement, or new family situations. Review your coverage annually at healthcare.gov or your employer's open enrollment to ensure it still fits your needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Montgomery County, TX?
Montgomery County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #25 out of 254 counties in Texas (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 78.2 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Montgomery County above the state average.
How does Montgomery County health compare to the Texas average?
Montgomery County's health score of 46/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 78.2 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.5% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Montgomery County?
Key health factors for Montgomery County include: life expectancy (78.2 years), uninsured rate (15.5%), and primary care physician access (63:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 129:1 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 Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.2 years. 15.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Montgomery County healthier than the Texas average?
Montgomery County's health score of 46/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. 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.