Phillips County Health Data
Phillips County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
141
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
47.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.7
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 Phillips County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.4% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.9% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Phillips County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio in Phillips County lower than national median
Health data brief for Phillips County, Montana.
Primary care providers in Phillips County measure at 24 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 141 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 75.0 years, which is lower than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 is 10.6%, which is lower than the state mark of 11.9% but slightly higher than the national 10% rate. Additionally, 15.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a number that is lower than the national 17% level. 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.