Sanders County Health Data
Sanders County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
278
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
61.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.2 per 100K
Dentists
15.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.9
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 Sanders County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sanders | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sanders | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sanders | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.5% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.4% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sanders | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sanders County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sanders County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Figures
Health data brief for Sanders County, Montana.
The uninsured rate in Sanders County is 16.5%, which is notably higher than both the Montana average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Alongside this insurance data, the county reports 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also higher than the national norm, with 278 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.0 years, which is lower than the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is almost identical to the national average of 17%. This data illustrates the local health environment and access to coverage. 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.