Sheridan County Health Data
Sheridan County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
200
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.2
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 Sheridan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.6% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.6% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.1% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.9% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sheridan 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
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Sheridan County Below National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Sheridan County, Montana.
Sheridan County has 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio for mental health providers is 200 per 100,000, also trailing the national median of 250. In contrast, the county's life expectancy of 76.6 years is slightly higher than the Montana average of 76.3 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 12.4%, which is higher than the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. About 13.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local provider ratios and health outcomes as documented in recent datasets. 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.