Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
129
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.9
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 | 31.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 8.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better 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 Montgomery 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
Montgomery County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Texas.
Montgomery County residents have a life expectancy of 78.2 years. This is longer than the Texas average of 74.3 years and also exceeds the national average of 77 years. In contrast to these longevity figures, 15.5% of residents are uninsured, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Health reporting shows that 19.7% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s medical provider ratios include 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 129 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both of these figures are lower than the national medians, which stand at 70 for primary care and 250 for mental health providers. 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.