Daniels County Health Data
Daniels County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
131.2
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 Daniels County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Daniels | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Daniels | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Daniels | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.4% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.0% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Daniels | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 33.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Daniels County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Mental Health Provider Access in Daniels County
Health data brief for Daniels County, Montana.
Daniels County reports a mental health provider ratio of 61 per 100,000 residents, which is roughly one-quarter of the national median of 250 per 100,000. This data point stands out in a county where 12.2% of the population is uninsured, a rate higher than the Montana state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 15.7% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, coming in below the national average of 17%. Due to data limitations, life expectancy and primary care provider ratios are not available for this specific jurisdiction. These metrics reflect reported figures from federal databases. Explore state-level data for further context regarding rural health system distributions.
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.