Yellowstone County Health Data
Yellowstone County, Montana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
455
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 17.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 107.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Yellowstone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yellowstone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.2% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yellowstone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% | 22.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% | 22.1% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yellowstone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 68.4% | 74.9% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 60.1% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yellowstone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 33.4% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yellowstone 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
Yellowstone County Mental Health Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Yellowstone County, Montana.
Yellowstone County reports 455 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250. Primary care access is also higher than national norms at 108 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, life expectancy in the county is 75.9 years, which is lower than the Montana state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.2%, which is lower than both the state average of 11.9% and the national 10% rate. Approximately 16.0% of residents report poor or fair health, staying just under the 17% national average. 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.