Overall Health Rating
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 | Hill County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.7% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Hill County is 77.9 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Montana average of 79.0 years.
The uninsured population in Hill County is 8.7%, higher than the Montana average of 8.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hill County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.8% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.8% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.1% | 31.4% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.4% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Hill County is about 16% lower than in Montana. The rate of obesity in Hill County is about 15% higher than in Montana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hill County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.8% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% | 19.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.9% | 22.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hill County are about the same as in Montana.
Air Quality
| Metric | Hill County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.42 | 4.05 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hill County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hill County, Montana has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Montana, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hill County, Montana.
What is the health grade for Hill County, Montana?
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Is Hill County, Montana one of the healthiest counties in Montana?
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What is the life expectancy in Hill County, Montana?
The life expectancy in Hill County, Montana is 77.9 years, lower than the Montana average of 79.0 years.
What percentage of Hill County, Montana residents are uninsured?
8.7% of Hill County, Montana residents are uninsured, higher than the Montana average of 8.4%.
What percentage of Hill County, Montana residents are obese?
36.1% of Hill County, Montana residents are classified as obese, higher than the Montana average of 31.4%.