Fergus County Health Data
Fergus County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
289
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.1 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 Fergus County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fergus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.2% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.1% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fergus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fergus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.9% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fergus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.2% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fergus 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
Fergus County Exceeds National Primary Care Median
Health data brief for Fergus County, Montana.
Fergus County has 86 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also exceeds the national benchmark for mental health providers, with 289 per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. The life expectancy in the county is 76.7 years, which is higher than the Montana state average of 76.3 but sits below the national average of 77 years. Regarding insurance, 11.3% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the state rate of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level data for more county comparisons.
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.