Stillwater County Health Data
Stillwater County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.2%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.2 per 100K
Dentists
11.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.1
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 Stillwater County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stillwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stillwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stillwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.4% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.3% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stillwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 33.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stillwater 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
Mental Health Provider Access in Stillwater County Lags National Median
Health data brief for Stillwater County, Montana.
Stillwater County has 76 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is also lower than national figures, with 33 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. However, the county's uninsured rate of 9.0% is lower than both the state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Stillwater is 77.5 years, which is higher than the Montana average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Only 12.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the national average of 17%. These metrics describe the current state of health outcomes and clinical access for the county. 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.