Grass Range, Montana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Fergus County, Montana that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
18%
Alcohol
15%
Tobacco
5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Montana United States
Alcohol 18.7% -0.7% 14.6% +3.4%
Tobacco 18.5% -3.5% 20.5% -5.5%
Drugs 5.3% -0.3% 5.6% -0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Fergus County, Montana. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Montana United States
Females 15-19 39.9 -23.9 45.8 -29.8

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Montana United States
Physically Inactive 25.8% -3.1% 28.0% -5.3%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Montana United States
Pap Smear 80.9% +5.2% 82.0% +4.1%
Mammogram 78.3% +8.7% 80.0% +7%
Colonoscopy 37.6% +6.9% 43.1% +1.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.0% +4.7% 65.5% +8.2%
Flu Vaccine 72.1% +5.8% 69.4% +8.5%