Overall Health Rating
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Petroleum County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | — | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.2% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
The uninsured population in Petroleum County is 6.2%, lower than the Montana average of 8.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Petroleum County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.8% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.2% | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.9% | 31.4% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.8% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Petroleum County are about the same as in Montana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Petroleum County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.3% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 19.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.5% | 22.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Petroleum County are about the same as in Montana.
Air Quality
| Metric | Petroleum County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 3.97 | 4.05 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Petroleum County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Petroleum County, Montana.
What percentage of Petroleum County, Montana residents are uninsured?
6.2% of Petroleum County, Montana residents are uninsured, lower than the Montana average of 8.4%.
What percentage of Petroleum County, Montana residents are obese?
29.9% of Petroleum County, Montana residents are classified as obese, lower than the Montana average of 31.4%.