Musselshell County Health Data
Musselshell County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 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
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
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 Musselshell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Musselshell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.5% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Musselshell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Musselshell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.0% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Musselshell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Musselshell County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Musselshell County primary care availability tracks well below national median
Health data brief for Musselshell County, Montana.
Primary care providers in Musselshell County stand at 20 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The availability of mental health providers is 38 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 76.2 years, which is nearly identical to the Montana state average of 76.3 years and less than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 11.7% of residents under age 65 are uninsured, which is consistent with the state level of 11.9% and higher than the national 10% rate. About 17.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure that measures higher than the national 17% mark. Explore state-level health data from the CDC.
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.