Silver Bow County
MontanaFIPS 30093
Pop. 35,1331 HospitalSVI 0.45RUCC 5 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Silver Bow County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.1% | 8.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 29.8% | 33.5% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 9.7% | 11.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.9 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,493.082 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
30
Primary Care Physicians
82.5 per 100k
73
NPs & PAs
200.8 per 100k
33
Dentists
73
Hospital Beds
2.0 per 1,000
$9,938.51
Medicare Per Capita
1486.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Silver Bow County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 33.0% | — | |
| Depression | 25.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | — | |
| COPD | 8.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.6% | — | |
| Disability | 34.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.45
Socioeconomic Status0.43
Household Composition & Disability0.44
Minority Status & Language0.30
Housing Type & Transportation0.58
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Silver Bow County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health St James Hospital | Butte | 98 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.