Carbon County Health Data
Carbon County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.4 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
110.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.5 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.6
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 Carbon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.7% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.8% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 33.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carbon County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Carbon County Reports Lower Rate of Poor Health Status
Health data brief for Carbon County, Montana.
In Carbon County, 14.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. The county shows a life expectancy of 80.4 years, which is higher than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for residents is 10.4%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 11.9% and close to the national average of 10%. Clinical provider data shows 65 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 105 mental health providers per 100,000. These figures are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. 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.