Powder River County Health Data
Powder River County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 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
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
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 Powder River County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Powder River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Powder River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Powder River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.9% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.7% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Powder River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Powder River 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
Powder River County life expectancy slightly exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Powder River County, Montana.
Life expectancy in Powder River County stands at 77.5 years, which is higher 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 13.5%, compared to the state level of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. Among adults, 18.6% report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national 17% mark. Primary care provider and mental health provider ratios are not available for this county in the latest federal data sets. For comparison, the national median for primary care is 70 per 100,000 and the median for mental health providers is 250 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Powder River County, Montana
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Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Powder River 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.