Hill County Health Data
Hill County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
406
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 68.0 per 100K
Dentists
18.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.5
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 Hill County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.0% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hill County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hill County Mental Health Provider Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Hill County, Montana.
Hill County has 406 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 72.9 years, which is lower than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 12.6%, exceeding the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. About 18.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17.0%. Primary care provider availability is nearly at the national median, with 68 providers per 100,000 residents compared to 70 nationally. 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.