Montgomery County Health Data

Montgomery County, Indiana

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

52/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.6 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

29

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

112

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

19.8%

State avg 18.9%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

10.5

per 100K residentsCDC: 28.9 per 100K

Dentists

5.2

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

5.2

per 100K residents

Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.

Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health

These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureMontgomeryState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity39.5%39.8%37.6%near state average
Diabetes11.2%11.3%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure35.0%34.7%33.5%near state average
Depression27.1%26.7%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureMontgomeryState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking18.1%17.6%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking18.1%17.9%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity27.2%25.2%27.0%2.0 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureMontgomeryState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup78.0%77.6%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)58.4%59.5%57.3%1.1 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)73.5%74.2%73.3%0.7 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureMontgomeryState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress19.1%19.2%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration40.6%37.6%37.3%3.0 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery County nationally on short sleep duration.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Primary Care Availability Lower Than National Median

Health data brief for Montgomery County, Indiana.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

Montgomery County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national median of 250, with the county reporting 112 providers per 100,000 residents. The life expectancy for residents is 75.6 years, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.8% of residents describe their health as fair or poor, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 8.3%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. View federal provider data through the NPPES registry.

Get Care in Montgomery County, Indiana

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Franciscan Health Crawfordsville

ER
5/5
(765) 362-2800
1710 Lafayette Rd, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Church

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Montgomery County, IN?
Montgomery County has a health score of 52/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #46 out of 92 counties in Indiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Montgomery County?
Life expectancy in Montgomery County is 75.6 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Montgomery County above the state average.
How does Montgomery County health compare to the Indiana average?
Montgomery County's health score of 52/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.6 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Montgomery County?
Key health factors for Montgomery County include: life expectancy (75.6 years), uninsured rate (8.3%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 112:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Montgomery County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 52/100 ("Below Average"), Montgomery County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.6 years. 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County's health score of 52/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.