Prairie County Health Data
Prairie County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
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
22.9%
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 Prairie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Prairie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Prairie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Prairie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.3% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.0% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 9.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Prairie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Prairie 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
Prairie County poor health rate measures significantly higher than national levels
Health data brief for Prairie County, Montana.
The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health in Prairie County stands at 22.9%, a figure that measures higher than the national level of 17%. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 is 14.6%, which is higher than the Montana state rate of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy and healthcare provider data are not available for this specific county in the current data set. Across Montana, the state life expectancy average is 76.3 years, compared to the national average of 77 years. For reference, the national median for primary care providers is 70 per 100,000. These statistics are based on the latest available county and state-level data collections. 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.