Toole County Health Data
Toole County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 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
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
234
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
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 Toole County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Toole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Toole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Toole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.2% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Toole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Toole 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
Toole County Life Expectancy Falls Below State Average
Health data brief for Toole County, Montana.
Life expectancy in Toole County is 74.3 years, trailing the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years by nearly three years. Health reporting reflects this trend, with 19.5% of residents describing their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. Provider ratios show 234 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median of 250. However, primary care access is lower, with 60 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.4%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.9% and the national 10% average. These metrics highlight the local health landscape in North-Central Montana. 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.