Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
146
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.6%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.1 per 100K
Dentists
15.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.6
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.7% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured rate in Montgomery County exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Montgomery County, North Carolina.
Montgomery County reports an uninsured rate of 16.2%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 72.3 years, falling below both the state mark of 74.4 years and the national benchmark of 77 years. Clinical care metrics show that there are 27 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 146 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 19.6% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a figure that exceeds the national average of 17%. 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.