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Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate how much the health status and health promotion behavior affect the life satisfaction and depression of the low economic elderly. Methods/Statistical analysis: Descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation test, and multiple regression analysis were performed to analyze the data using SPSS 20.0. Findings: Pearson's correlation coefficient showed negative correlation between health promotion behavior, health status, Regular Diet and depression. The health promotion behavior and life satisfaction had a positive correlation. Depression and life satisfaction had a strong negative correlation. increase The experience of alcoholic drinking influenced to depression level and the light physical activity to decrease. Of health status, better subjective health status and of social demographic features, the low monthly income influenced to increase depression. The experience of smoking influenced to increase life satisfaction, and the light physical activity such as walking too. Of social demographic features, the better monthly income influenced to increase life satisfaction. Improvements/Applications: These results will be used as materials for the improvement of the life satisfaction and depression of the elderly.