Meagher County Health Data
Meagher County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
50.5
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 Meagher County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Meagher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Meagher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Meagher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.9% | 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) | 73.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Meagher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Meagher 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
Primary Care Provider Ratios Higher Than Average in Meagher County
Health data brief for Meagher County, Montana.
Meagher County reports a primary care provider ratio of 102 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the ratio of mental health providers is 97 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy of 80.8 years exceeds both the Montana average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 14.8% of the population is uninsured, a rate higher than the state average of 11.9% and the national 10% benchmark. Self-reported health status among adults shows that 13.9% experience poor or fair health, which is below the 17% national average. These metrics highlight that while the county has a relatively high concentration of primary care services and long life spans, insurance coverage remains a point of difference from state and national norms. 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.