Flathead County Health Data
Flathead County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
92
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
383
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.6
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 Flathead County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Flathead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Flathead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Flathead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.5% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Flathead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Flathead County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Flathead County Life Expectancy Surpasses National Average
Health data brief for Flathead County, Montana.
Life expectancy in Flathead County is 77.4 years, which is higher than the Montana state average of 76.3 and exceeds the national average of 77 years. The county also reports higher than average provider density, with 92 primary care providers and 383 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These figures both exceed national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. While provider density and life expectancy are relatively high, 11.5% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the national average of 10% but lower than the Montana state average of 11.9%. Furthermore, 16.6% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate that aligns closely with the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.