Broadwater County Health Data

Broadwater County, Montana

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureBroadwaterState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity30.3%33.5%37.6%3.2 pts better than state
Diabetes7.8%9.0%11.2%1.2 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure28.4%29.5%33.5%1.1 pts better than state
Depression24.7%25.5%24.1%0.8 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureBroadwaterState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking14.1%16.0%16.3%1.9 pts better than state
Binge Drinking23.1%22.2%17.8%0.9 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity19.8%22.1%27.0%2.3 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureBroadwaterState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup68.0%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

MeasureBroadwaterState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.4%19.2%18.6%0.8 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration31.3%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.

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

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.

Get Care in Broadwater County, Montana

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.

Billings Clinic Broadwater

ER
Not rated by CMS
(406) 266-3186
110 N Oak St, Townsend, MT 59644
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

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 Broadwater County, MT?
Broadwater County has a health score of 65/100, rated "Average." It ranks #17 out of 56 counties in Montana (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 Broadwater County?
Life expectancy in Broadwater County is 80.3 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Broadwater County above the state average.
How does Broadwater County health compare to the Montana average?
Broadwater County's health score of 65/100 is above the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 80.3 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.6% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Broadwater County?
Key health factors for Broadwater County include: life expectancy (80.3 years), uninsured rate (11.6%), and primary care physician access (14:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 75:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Broadwater County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 65/100 ("Average"), Broadwater County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.3 years. 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Broadwater County healthier than the Montana average?
Broadwater County's health score of 65/100 exceeds the Montana average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Broadwater County has better primary care access (14:1 ratio) than the state average (68:1).

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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.