Montana
In Montana, 10.6% of youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity, giving Montana a ranking of 47 among the 50 states and D.C. This page includes Montana data in four areas: the latest data on obesity, diabetes, and hypertension; how federal nutrition policies impact Montana; health behaviors and outcomes among high school students; and policies enacted by Montana health and prevent obesity.
Rates, Ranks, and Trends
Several federal datasets provide the latest health information for children, adolescents, and adults. Below are the current obesity rates among various age groups, the diabetes and hypertension rates for adults, rankings among all states, and trends over time.
Childhood Nutrition Data
National programs and policies can make it easier for children to access healthier foods and beverages. The number of children participating in each of these programs varies from state to state. See participation numbers and rates below, or visit the full interactive feature.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
105,578
Montana Number of residents participating in in 2020.
87% Percentage of eligible residents participating in 2016.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -- Children
44,000
Montana Number of participating residents who are children in in 2018.
39.3% Percentage of participants who are children in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - White
69.8%
Montana Percentage of participating households where the head of household is White in in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - African-American
0.60%
Montana Percentage of participating households where the head of household is African-American in in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Hispanic
0.8%
Montana Percentage of participating households where the head of household is Hispanic in in 2018.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
12,424
Montana Number of students participating in in 2019.
Head Start
2,445
Montana Number of children participating in in 2019.
100% Percentage of eligible children participating in 2019.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
15,754
Montana Number of residents participating in in 2019.
38.2% Percentage of eligible residents participating in 2016.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
11,982
Montana Number of students participating, by state in CACFP in 2019.
7,191,811 Total meals served annually in 2019.
National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
79,169
Montana Number of children participating in in 2019.
45.6% Percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch in 2016-17.
Food Insecurity (CFI)
10%
Montana Percentage of children who are food insecure in CFI in 2018.
High Schooler Health Data
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) surveys high school students to better understand a variety of health issues and behaviors. This feature includes data related to obesity, nutrition, and physical activity.
Low P.E. Participation
Physically active at least 60 minutes
High Computer Usage
High TV Watching
High Soda Consumption
No Breakfast
Low Fruit Consumption
Low Vegetable Consumption
State Policy Data
In addition to federal policies, states have many of their own policies to make it easier for children to grow up healthy. Below is a selection of policies some states have enacted to support health.
