Marion, Montana — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Flathead County, Montana. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Montana United States
Average Life Expectancy 76.77 +0.53 76.32 +0.98

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Flathead County, Montana, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Montana United States
Diabetes 6.9% -1.3% 9.1% -3.5%
High Blood Pressure 24.6% -3.3% 26.5% -5.2%
Obesity 26.0% -4.2% 30.3% -8.5%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Flathead County, Montana, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Montana United States
HIV 52.67 -26.67 174.82 -148.82
Chlamydia 228.66 +25.34 309.33 -55.33

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Flathead County, Montana, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
Mortality Montana United States
Infant 728.27 -331.27 763.37 -366.37
Child 81.47 -24.47 68.11 -11.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Flathead County, Montana (1999-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled2709
Major Depression6033
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A2
Hepatitis B3
Measles0
Whooping Cough7
Syphilis0
E. coli12
Salmonella34
Shigella4