Mineral County Health Data
Mineral County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
295
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.9
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 Mineral County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.1% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.8% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 60.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mineral County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lower Primary Care Provider Ratio Reported in Mineral County
Health data brief for Mineral County, Montana.
Mineral County has 41 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Conversely, the concentration of mental health providers is higher than the national median, reaching 295 providers per 100,000. The life expectancy in the county is 77.4 years, which is higher than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and slightly above the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.7%, nearly matching the Montana average of 11.9% but higher than the 10% national average. Adult residents report a poor or fair health rate of 16.7%, which is consistent with the national average of 17%. These figures provide a detailed view of how provider availability and health outcomes in the county compare to state and national standards. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.