Three Forks, Montana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Gallatin 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
22%
Alcohol
12%
Tobacco
6.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Montana United States
Alcohol 18.7% +3.3% 14.6% +7.4%
Tobacco 18.5% -6.5% 20.5% -8.5%
Drugs 5.3% +0.8% 5.6% +0.5%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Gallatin 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% -8.5% 28.0% -10.7%

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% +0.9% 82.0% -0.2%
Mammogram 78.3% +4.6% 80.0% +2.9%
Colonoscopy 37.6% +9.3% 43.1% +3.8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.0% -4.3% 65.5% -0.8%
Flu Vaccine 72.1% +4% 69.4% +6.7%