Custer County Health Data
Custer County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
401
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.5
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 Custer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.0% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 33.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Custer 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 Density High in Custer County
Health data brief for Custer County, Montana.
Mental health provider density in Custer County is significantly higher than national benchmarks. There are 401 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that exceeds the national median of approximately 250 per 100,000. For context, the county’s life expectancy is 76.2 years, which aligns closely with the Montana state average of 76.3 years and sits just below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.7%, compared to a statewide rate of 11.9% and a national rate of 10%. Additionally, 15.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability stands at 67 per 100,000, which is near the national median of 70. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
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.