Fallon County Health Data
Fallon County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 99.4 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 Fallon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fallon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fallon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fallon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.1% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fallon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 33.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fallon 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
Fallon County Surpasses National Primary Care Benchmarks
Health data brief for Fallon County, Montana.
Fallon County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 99 per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s health profile also features an uninsured rate of 9.3%, which is lower than both the Montana state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 14.8%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in Fallon County is 76.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 76.3 but remains slightly below the national average of 77 years. Data regarding mental health provider ratios for this county is currently unavailable in the federal registry. 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.