Photo: Johnfitz3000 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Avon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Avon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Avon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avon
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Avon
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Avon runs above Montana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Avon, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 80.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Avon
The closest emergency room is Deer Lodge Medical Center in Deer Lodge, 20.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Avon adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.4% vs 17.2%) and depression (21.3% vs 24.9%) both run below Montana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Avon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Avon adults…
Avon runs below MT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Avon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Avon
No hospital or community health center in Avon 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 Avon; ≈ 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).
How Avon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Avon does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Avon 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Avon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Avon 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 Avon adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Avon
Why doesn’t Avon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Avon.
What hospital is closest to Avon?
Deer Lodge Medical Center in Deer Lodge, 20.4 miles in a straight line from Avon’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 Avon.
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.