Ravalli County Health Data
Ravalli County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
262
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.1%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.5
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 Ravalli County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ravalli | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ravalli | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ravalli | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.0% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ravalli | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.5% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ravalli 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
Ravalli County Residents Outlive State Life Expectancy Average
Health data brief for Ravalli County, Montana.
Residents in Ravalli County have a life expectancy of 78.9 years, a figure that is higher than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 13.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is less frequent than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 11.9%, matching the state average but sitting above the national figure of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 61 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 70. However, mental health provider availability is higher, with 262 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Data shows these distinct health and access metrics within the county's borders. 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.