Deer Lodge County Health Data
Deer Lodge County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
589
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Deer Lodge County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Deer Lodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Deer Lodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Deer Lodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.4% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 60.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Deer Lodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Deer Lodge County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratios High in Deer Lodge County
Health data brief for Deer Lodge County, Montana.
Mental health provider availability in Deer Lodge County reaches 589 per 100,000 residents, more than doubling the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports a primary care provider ratio of 84 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 70. However, life expectancy is 75.2 years, which is more than a year below the Montana state average of 76.3 and below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate sits at 11.4%, lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the 10% national average. Roughly 16.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure very close to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data for a broader look at Montana health trends.
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.