Silver Bow County Health Data
Silver Bow County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
594
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.2
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 Silver Bow County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Silver Bow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 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 | Silver Bow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Silver Bow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.1% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.8% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Silver Bow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Silver Bow 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
Silver Bow County Mental Health Provider Availability Exceeds National Norms
Health data brief for Silver Bow County, Montana.
Silver Bow County reports 594 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access is also above the national median, with 79 providers per 100,000 residents compared to 70 nationally. The county’s uninsured rate is 9.7%, which is lower than the Montana average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Silver Bow is 74.1 years, a figure below the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 15.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. This data highlights the specific availability of specialized care and general health trends in the county. 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.