Cascade County Health Data
Cascade County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.0
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 Cascade County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cascade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cascade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cascade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.5% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cascade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cascade County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access High in Cascade County
Health data brief for Cascade County, Montana.
Cascade County has 406 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 75 per 100,000, which is also higher than the national median of 70. The county reports a life expectancy of 75.5 years, a figure that is lower than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.9%, which is lower than the state average of 11.9%. Approximately 15.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. 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.