Blaine County Health Data
Blaine County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
217
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.3 per 100K
Dentists
28.6
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 Blaine County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Blaine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Blaine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Blaine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.2% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.4% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Blaine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.1% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Blaine County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Blaine County Life Expectancy Measures 70.0 Years
Health data brief for Blaine County, Montana.
Blaine County residents have a life expectancy of 70.0 years, which is lower than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 21.7% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.8%, compared to the state average of 11.9% and a national average of roughly 10%. In terms of healthcare infrastructure, there are 57 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 217 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 250. 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.