Lake County Health Data
Lake County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
291
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
46.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.9 per 100K
Dentists
46.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.8
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 Lake County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.7% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.3% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 33.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lake 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
Lake County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Norms
Health data brief for Lake County, Montana.
Lake County reports an uninsured rate of 15.5%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.8 years, slightly below the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. About 19.2% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17.0%. Primary care availability is 75 providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio stands at 291 per 100,000 residents, which also exceeds the national median of 250. 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.