Cascade County
MontanaFIPS 30013
Pop. 84,4143 HospitalsSVI 0.44RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Cascade County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.0% | 8.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.6% | 33.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.9% | 11.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.5 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,758.417 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
56
Primary Care Physicians
66.0 per 100k
232
NPs & PAs
273.3 per 100k
86
Dentists
554
Hospital Beds
6.5 per 1,000
$9,972.46
Medicare Per Capita
1480.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Cascade County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.9% | — | |
| Depression | 27.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | — | |
| COPD | 7.7% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.0% | — | |
| Disability | 35.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.44
Socioeconomic Status0.34
Household Composition & Disability0.34
Minority Status & Language0.46
Housing Type & Transportation0.68
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Cascade County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Hospitals Inc | Great Falls | 398 | |
| Great Falls Clinic Hospital | Great Falls | 20 | |
| U S Air Force Hospital | Great Falls | 35 |
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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: 2026-10-29.