Petroleum County Health Data
Petroleum County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
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 Petroleum County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Petroleum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Petroleum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Petroleum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.5% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.5% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Petroleum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 33.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Petroleum 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
Petroleum County reports uninsured rate lower than state and national figures
Health data brief for Petroleum County, Montana.
The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 in Petroleum County stands at 6.3%, which is lower than the Montana state rate of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. Among those surveyed, 15.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is less than the national figure of 17%. Health provider data for primary care and mental health is not available for this county in current federal registries, nor is life expectancy data. In neighboring jurisdictions and across Montana, the state life expectancy is 76.3 years, while the national average is 77 years. This data represents individual county metrics compiled from federal surveys. Explore more Montana health data from the CDC.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Petroleum County, Montana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Petroleum County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.