Overall Health Rating
Among the 3 least healthy counties in Montana
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Big Horn County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 18.5% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Big Horn County is 77.5 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Montana average of 79.0 years.
The uninsured population in Big Horn County is 18.5%, higher than the Montana average of 8.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Big Horn County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 10.8% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.5% | 31.4% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.3% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Big Horn County is about 38% higher than in Montana. The rate of cancer in Big Horn County is about 28% lower than in Montana. The rate of diabetes in Big Horn County is about 27% higher than in Montana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Big Horn County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 28.4% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 19.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.1% | 22.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Big Horn County is about 52% higher than in Montana. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Big Horn County is about 25% higher than in Montana.
Air Quality
| Metric | Big Horn County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.11 | 4.05 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Big Horn County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Big Horn County, Montana has an overall health index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Montana, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Big Horn County, Montana.
What is the health grade for Big Horn County, Montana?
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Is Big Horn County, Montana one of the healthiest counties in Montana?
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What is the life expectancy in Big Horn County, Montana?
The life expectancy in Big Horn County, Montana is 77.5 years, lower than the Montana average of 79.0 years.
What percentage of Big Horn County, Montana residents are uninsured?
18.5% of Big Horn County, Montana residents are uninsured, higher than the Montana average of 8.4%.
What percentage of Big Horn County, Montana residents are obese?
36.5% of Big Horn County, Montana residents are classified as obese, higher than the Montana average of 31.4%.