Granite County Health Data
Granite County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
29.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
87.7
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 Granite County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Granite | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.7% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Granite | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Granite | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.4% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Granite | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 33.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Granite County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Granite County Primary Care Availability Below National Median
Health data brief for Granite County, Montana.
Granite County has 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is also lower than the national median, with 56 providers per 100,000 residents compared to 250 nationally. Conversely, life expectancy in the county is 80.0 years, which is higher than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 14.1%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 17.1% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17.0%. Explore state-level data.
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.