Pondera County Health Data
Pondera County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
212
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
33.3
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 Pondera County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pondera | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pondera | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pondera | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.6% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.0% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pondera | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pondera County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pondera County uninsured rate remains higher than state and national levels
Health data brief for Pondera County, Montana.
The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 in Pondera County is 13.5%, which is higher than the Montana state level of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.6 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 76.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Primary care providers are recorded at a rate of 50 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers stand at 212 per 100,000, which tracks lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In addition, 17.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is slightly higher than the national 17% rate. Explore state-level health 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.