Montana Suicide Rates Vary by Race

Suicide in Montana also varies, to some degree, by race. The small population of American Indian residents in Montana results in highly variable rates by year. A small increase in the actual numbers of deaths can have, what appears to be, a catastrophic impact on the rate for that year. Taking into account this rate variability due to small populations, the difference in rates between American Indians and Caucasians in Montana is minimal when considered over time.

 Source:  State of Montana Suicide Prevention Plan: http://www.sprc.org/stateinformation/PDF/stateplans/plan_mt.pdf