Richland County Health Data
Richland County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
143
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 Richland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.7% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richland County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in Richland County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Richland County, Montana.
Richland County reports 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. While primary care access is limited, the mental health provider ratio is 143 per 100,000, which also sits below the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 9.8%, lower than both the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.2 years, which is nearly identical to the Montana average of 76.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 15.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the national average of 17%. The data highlights specific local trends in insurance coverage and provider availability. Explore state-level 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.