Glacier County Health Data
Glacier County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
66.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
66.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
272
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
31.5%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.6
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 Glacier County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Glacier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Glacier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 26.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 10.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 9.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Glacier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.8% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 42.2% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 17.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Glacier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.7% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Glacier 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
Glacier County Reports High Rate of Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Glacier County, Montana.
In Glacier County, 31.5% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure nearly double the national average of 17.0%. The county's life expectancy is 66.9 years, which is about 10 years lower than the national average of 77 years and the Montana state average of 76.3 years. For health coverage, 12.7% of residents are uninsured, exceeding the state average of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. Primary care availability is 80 providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability stands at 272 per 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 250. 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.