Powell County Health Data
Powell County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
140
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.2
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 Powell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Powell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Powell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Powell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.2% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Powell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Powell 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
Powell County reports poor health rates higher than national levels
Health data brief for Powell County, Montana.
Approximately 19.0% of adults in Powell County report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 75.8 years, which is lower than the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 stands at 12.9%, which is higher than the Montana state level of 11.9% and the national 10% rate. Regarding health providers, the primary care ratio is 71 per 100,000 residents, which aligns with the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers measure at 140 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.