Chouteau County Health Data
Chouteau County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
120
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
17.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
84.9
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 Chouteau County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chouteau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chouteau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chouteau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.2% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chouteau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chouteau County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chouteau County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Chouteau County, Montana.
Chouteau County reports an uninsured rate of 14.0%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 75.9 years, which is slightly lower than the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 17.9%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 120 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider data is not available for this county. Explore state-level health data.
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.