Where Augusta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Augusta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Augusta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Augusta
Arthritis, heart disease and cancer run high in Augusta
43.1% of adults have arthritis, vs 28.4% across Montana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Cancer is also above the state: 13.6%, vs 9.3% across Montana. In all, Augusta runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Augusta, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Augusta
The closest emergency room is Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau, 24.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Augusta keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.4% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 82.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Augusta’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Augusta adults…
Augusta runs above MT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Augusta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Augusta
No hospital or community health center in Augusta 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 Augusta; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Augusta adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Augusta 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Augusta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Augusta 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 Augusta adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Augusta
Why doesn’t Augusta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Augusta.
What hospital is closest to Augusta?
Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau, 24.2 miles in a straight line from Augusta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Augusta.
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.