Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
356
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.1
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Mental Health Provider Availability in Montgomery County
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Virginia.
Montgomery County reports 356 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate is 6.1%, lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 78.7 years, which is longer than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. About 16.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is similar to the national average of 17%. The county has 72 primary care providers per 100,000 people, just above the national median of 70. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Montgomery County, Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
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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.