Garfield County Health Data
Garfield County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
213.2
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 Garfield County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.6% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.2% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 60.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.5% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Garfield County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Garfield County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Garfield County, Montana.
Garfield County has 83 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 11.7%, slightly lower than the Montana state average of 11.9% and higher than the national average of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 17.0% of the population, matching the national average exactly. In terms of insurance coverage, the county’s 11.7% uninsured rate is higher than the national 10% benchmark. Primary care provider ratios and life expectancy data are not currently available for this county in recent federal reporting. 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.