Montana Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Montana
Universe
1,100,004
Total Uninsured
94,266
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Montana
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured7.3%
Female Uninsured6.9%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured15.7%
Female Uninsured11.9%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured11.8%
Female Uninsured10.0%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.3%
Female Uninsured0.6%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94,266 | 8.6% |
| 2023 | 91,821 | 8.4% |
| 2022 | 90,797 | 8.4% |
| 2021 | 90,973 | 8.6% |
| 2020 | 87,857 | 8.4% |
| 2019 | 93,166 | 9.0% |
| 2018 | 104,910 | 10.2% |
| 2017 | 118,466 | 11.7% |
| 2016 | 138,237 | 13.7% |
| 2015 | 155,267 | 15.5% |
| 2014 | 165,335 | 16.7% |
| 2013 | 170,829 | 17.4% |
| 2012 | 169,971 | 17.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 8.6% of the population in Montana does not have health insurance coverage.
In Montana, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 15.7%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 8.6%.