Dawson County Health Data
Dawson County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
261
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.9 per 100K
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 Dawson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dawson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dawson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dawson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.0% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 60.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dawson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dawson County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dawson County Uninsured Rate Better Than State Average
Health data brief for Dawson County, Montana.
The uninsured rate in Dawson County is 8.4%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. While insurance coverage is higher than many neighboring areas, the primary care provider ratio is 45 per 100,000 people, trailing the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 261 per 100,000, which is just above the national benchmark of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 75.3 years, more than one year less than the Montana state average of 76.3 and below the national average of 77 years. About 16.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the 17% seen nationally. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more information.
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.