Yellowstone County

MontanaFIPS 30111

Pop. 164,7315 HospitalsSVI 0.29RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricYellowstone CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence8.2%8.4%
Adult Obesity34.6%33.5%
Uninsured Rate9.2%11.9%
PCPs per 10K10.86.8
Premature Death (YPLL)9,697.592

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

191
Primary Care Physicians
111.8 per 100k
443
NPs & PAs
259.3 per 100k
175
Dentists
663
Hospital Beds
3.9 per 1,000
$10,090.08
Medicare Per Capita
1504.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorYellowstone CountyState Avg 
Diabetes9.9%
Obesity34.5%
Depression27.7%
Frequent Mental Distress18.1%
COPD6.8%
Current Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Stroke3.4%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Poor General Health19.2%
Disability32.4%
No Leisure Physical Activity21.7%
Binge Drinking19.8%
Uninsured9.3%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.29
Socioeconomic Status0.21
Household Composition & Disability0.25
Minority Status & Language0.44
Housing Type & Transportation0.55

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

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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.