Sun River, Montana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Cascade 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
17%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
5.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Montana United States
Alcohol 18.7% -1.7% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 18.5% -0.5% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 5.3% -0.2% 5.6% -0.5%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Cascade 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 +6.1 45.8 +0.2

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% -2.4% 28.0% -4.6%

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% +3.7% 82.0% +2.6%
Mammogram 78.3% +3.9% 80.0% +2.2%
Colonoscopy 37.6% +5.5% 43.1% -0%
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.0% +5.7% 65.5% +9.2%
Flu Vaccine 72.1% +2.9% 69.4% +5.6%