Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
78.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.1 per 100K
Dentists
22.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
66.9
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.6% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.1% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.8% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.0% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Madison County Mental Health Provider Ratio Well Below National Median
Health data brief for Madison County, Montana.
Madison County reports 84 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also lower than national figures at 56 per 100,000 residents compared to the median of 70. Despite these lower provider ratios, 13.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national average. The life expectancy for the county is 80.3 years, which is longer than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 13.1%, which is higher than the state average of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. These data points illustrate a population with high longevity but more limited access to specialized clinical providers compared to broader national averages. 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.