Liberty County Health Data
Liberty County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
84.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
84.7 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
25.0%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
50.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
203.3
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 Liberty County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.3% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.5% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 11.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Liberty 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
Liberty County Life Expectancy Significantly Surpasses State and National Averages
Health data brief for Liberty County, Montana.
The life expectancy in Liberty County is 84.7 years, which is significantly longer than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Despite this longevity, 25.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 16.7%, which exceeds both the statewide average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Clinical care capacity includes 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio lower than the national median of 70. Data for mental health provider ratios was not reported for this county. These figures show a population that reaches advanced ages compared to state and national norms while reporting higher rates of health challenges and lower insurance coverage. 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.