Golden Valley County Health Data
Golden Valley County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
120
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
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 Golden Valley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Golden Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Golden Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Golden Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.3% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.0% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Golden Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Golden Valley 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
Primary Care Provider Availability High in Golden Valley County
Health data brief for Golden Valley County, Montana.
Golden Valley County has 120 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is notably higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Regarding general health status, 20.4% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17.0%. The uninsured rate in Golden Valley County is 11.8%, which is almost identical to the Montana state average of 11.9% but remains higher than the national average of 10%. Statistical data for mental health provider ratios and life expectancy were not included in this reporting period. The county's primary care ratio stands as its most notable difference from national benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Golden Valley County, Montana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Golden Valley County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.