Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.1% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 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
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 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.
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.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.