Broadwater County Health Data
Broadwater County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
13.7
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 Broadwater County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Broadwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Broadwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Broadwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.0% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Broadwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Broadwater County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio Low in Broadwater County
Health data brief for Broadwater County, Montana.
Broadwater County has 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports 75 mental health providers per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, life expectancy in the county is 80.3 years, which is higher than the Montana state average of 76.3 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 11.6%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 11.9%. Additionally, 16.9% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure that nearly matches the national average of 17%. Explore state-level healthcare provider data.
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.