Montague County Health Data
Montague County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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 Montague County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montague | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montague | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montague | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montague | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montague 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
Mental health provider ratio is low in Montague County
Health data brief for Montague County, Texas.
Mental health provider access in Montague County is marked by a ratio of 19 providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 people. Other provider metrics in the county show a primary care ratio of 25 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 70. Regarding health outcomes, the life expectancy for residents is 71.7 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The data shows that 19.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Additionally, 20.9% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and double the national average of 10%. 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.