Carter County Health Data
Carter County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
73.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
73.5
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 Carter County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.1% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.9% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carter County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Carter County Uninsured Rate Matches Montana Average
Health data brief for Carter County, Montana.
Carter County reports an uninsured rate of 11.9%, which matches the Montana state average and is higher than the national average of 10%. Data regarding life expectancy and primary care provider ratios is currently unavailable for this county. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 16.1%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Because clinical provider data is not available, the local mental health provider ratio is also omitted from this report. This data is part of the standardized reporting for Montana counties. Explore state-level health data.
Get Care in Carter 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.
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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.