Wheatland County Health Data
Wheatland County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.2%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
146
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
48.8
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 Wheatland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wheatland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wheatland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% | 22.2% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wheatland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.5% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wheatland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.6% | 33.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wheatland 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
Wheatland County Uninsured Rate Reaches 17.2 Percent
Health data brief for Wheatland County, Montana.
The uninsured rate in Wheatland County stands at 17.2%, which is significantly higher than the Montana state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. This coverage gap coincides with a poor or fair health rate of 19.1%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.3 years, trailing the state average of 76.3 years and the national benchmark of 77 years. While primary care provider data is unavailable for this county, there are 146 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. These statistics are based on the latest reporting cycles for Montana counties. 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.