Sweet Grass County Health Data
Sweet Grass County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
159
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.4%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.9
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 Sweet Grass County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sweet Grass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sweet Grass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sweet Grass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.9% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.2% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sweet Grass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sweet Grass 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
Sweet Grass County Life Expectancy Reaches 80.3 Years
Health data brief for Sweet Grass County, Montana.
Life expectancy in Sweet Grass County is 80.3 years, which is four years longer than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and over three years past the national average of 77 years. While longevity is high, the county records 159 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure trailing the national median of 250. Primary care access stands at 81 providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Approximately 13.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national 17% baseline. The uninsured rate of 10.0% matches the national average but is lower than the Montana state figure of 11.9%. Data shows 10.0% of the population lacks health coverage according to the latest administrative reports. View 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.