Judith Basin County Health Data
Judith Basin County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
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 Judith Basin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Judith Basin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Judith Basin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Judith Basin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.7% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Judith Basin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Judith Basin County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Judith Basin County Life Expectancy Surpasses National Average
Health data brief for Judith Basin County, Montana.
Life expectancy in Judith Basin County is 82.0 years, which is higher than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio is 48 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 11.1%, lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17.0%. Primary care provider data is not available for this county in the current reporting set. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Judith Basin 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 Judith Basin 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.