Where Arlee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arlee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arlee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arlee
Making ends meet is harder in Arlee
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.6%), vs 11.7% across Montana. Utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (13% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 15.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Arlee
50.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 16.2% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Arlee
The closest emergency room is St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, 20.7 miles away in a straight line. And 13% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.5% across Montana. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Montana figure falls outside Arlee’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of Arlee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arlee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Arlee
No hospital or community health center in Arlee itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Arlee; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Arlee adults…
Arlee runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
How Arlee adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Arlee runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Arlee adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Arlee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arlee adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arlee
Why doesn’t Arlee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arlee.
What hospital is closest to Arlee?
St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Arlee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arlee.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Montana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.