Gallatin County Health Data
Gallatin County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
477
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.2 per 100K
Dentists
1.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.5
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 Gallatin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.0% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 9.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.5% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 7.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.0% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.8% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.9% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gallatin County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gallatin County Life Expectancy Significantly Higher Than State
Health data brief for Gallatin County, Montana.
Gallatin County reports a life expectancy of 82.0 years, which is five years higher than the national average of 77 and nearly six years higher than the Montana state average of 76.3. The county also shows an uninsured rate of 8.0%, which is notably lower than the 11.9% state average and the 10% national average. Health provider density is high, with 477 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250. There are 78 primary care providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Additionally, only 12.7% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure significantly lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data for additional public health insights.
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.