Cascade County Health Data

Cascade County, Montana

Health Score

56/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.5 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.9%

State avg 11.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

75

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

406

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Cascade County, Montana

Cascade slightly below national average

Cascade County's life expectancy of 75.5 years trails the U.S. average by 1 year. At 15.8% reporting poor or fair health, the rate is just below the national 18% average.

Below Montana's health average

Cascade's 75.5-year life expectancy falls 0.8 years short of Montana's 76.3-year state average. The county slightly underperforms the state baseline.

Mid-tier regional health outcomes

Cascade's 75.5-year life expectancy ranks below Broadwater (80.3) and Carbon (80.4) but ahead of Blaine (70.0) and Big Horn (64.6). Its 15.8% poor/fair health rate is moderate among regional peers.

Excellent mental health, decent primary care

Cascade shines with 406 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—the highest in the region—and solid 75 primary care providers per 100K. At 10.9% uninsured, coverage is better than state average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Cascade County, MT?
Cascade County has a health score of 56/100, rated "Average." It ranks #29 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 Cascade County?
Life expectancy in Cascade County is 75.5 years. The Montana state average is 76.3 years, making Cascade County below the state average.
How does Cascade County health compare to the Montana average?
Cascade County's health score of 56/100 is above the Montana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.5 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.9% vs. 11.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Cascade County?
Key health factors for Cascade County include: life expectancy (75.5 years), uninsured rate (10.9%), and primary care physician access (75:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 406:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Cascade County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 56/100 ("Average"), Cascade County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Montana. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.5 years. 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Cascade County healthier than the Montana average?
Cascade County's health score of 56/100 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.

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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.