Beaverhead County Health Data
Beaverhead County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
202
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
52.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 147.0 per 100K
Dentists
10.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.4
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 Beaverhead County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Beaverhead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Beaverhead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Beaverhead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.3% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Beaverhead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.4% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Beaverhead County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Beaverhead County Primary Care Provider Rate Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Beaverhead County, Montana.
Beaverhead County reports 147 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider rate sits alongside a mental health provider ratio of 202 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 79.1 years, a figure that is higher than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, the county's uninsured rate of 11.9% matches the Montana state average. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health stands at 15.6%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.