Missoula County Health Data
Missoula County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
115
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
659
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 115.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.9
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 Missoula County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Missoula | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 6.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Missoula | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 24.1% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 5.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Missoula | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.0% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.6% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Missoula | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 27.9% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Missoula County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Concentration of Mental Health Services in Missoula County
Health data brief for Missoula County, Montana.
Missoula County features 659 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access is also high, with 115 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. The county’s uninsured rate is 9.0%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. For health outcomes, the life expectancy of 78.6 years is higher than the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 13.9% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. These data points reflect a county with significantly higher provider availability and a lower percentage of uninsured residents than both state and national benchmarks. 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.