Valley County Health Data
Valley County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.9 per 100K
Dentists
26.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.5
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 Valley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 25.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 22.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.8% | 68.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 33.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Valley County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Valley County Primary Care Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Valley County, Montana.
Valley County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 93 per 100,000 residents, notably higher than the national median of 70. In contrast, mental health provider access is lower at 147 per 100,000 residents, falling behind the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 76.4 years, which closely aligns with the Montana state average of 76.3 years but sits slightly below the national average of 77 years. Insurance coverage data shows 13.4% of the population is uninsured, exceeding the state average of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 15.9% of the population, staying below the national 17% baseline. This health data is sourced from federal health and provider databases. 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.