Rosebud County Health Data
Rosebud County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
65.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
65.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
245
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.2 per 100K
Dentists
36.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.3
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 Rosebud County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rosebud | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rosebud | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.0% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rosebud | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.3% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.4% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 9.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rosebud | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rosebud 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
Higher Rate of Poor Health Reported in Rosebud County
Health data brief for Rosebud County, Montana.
In Rosebud County, 24.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is notably higher than the national average of 17%. The data also shows a life expectancy of 65.9 years, which is lower than the Montana average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. For healthcare access, there are 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio of 245 per 100,000 is nearly equal to the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 11.1%, which is lower than the state average of 11.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. These metrics provide a snapshot of the health landscape and provider availability in the region. 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.