On CDC estimates, Bonner-West Riverside is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Bonner-West Riverside differs from Montana on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bonner-West Riverside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bonner-West Riverside
Binge drinking is the habit Bonner-West Riverside doesn’t win on
23.7% of adults binge drink, vs 20.3% across Montana, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Bonner-West Riverside
Bonner-West Riverside runs below Montana on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5% vs 6.6%), COPD (5.4% vs 7%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.5%). Conditions ↓
Bonner-West Riverside is an active town
Only 15.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
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 Bonner-West Riverside’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Bonner-West Riverside’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bonner-West Riverside is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 96% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 50%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bonner-West Riverside’s median household income is $62,039; among the 9,420 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Bonner-West Riverside adults…
Bonner-West Riverside runs below MT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bonner-West Riverside
No hospital or community health center in Bonner-West Riverside 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 Bonner-West Riverside; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bonner-West Riverside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Bonner-West Riverside adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Bonner-West Riverside 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.
6.2% of Bonner-West Riverside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Bonner-West Riverside and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner-West Riverside | A | 26.2% | 8.1% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Piltzville | — | — | — | — |
Piltzville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bonner-West Riverside adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bonner-West Riverside
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bonner-West Riverside is better than Montana on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Bonner-West Riverside’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bonner-West Riverside | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%12.6–17.5 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.3–13.6 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.4 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.2%22.5–30.1 | 31.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.1%7–9.4 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.2%23.6–29.1 | 31.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.9%28.8–34.9 | 32.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.1%20.8–25.6 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.4–5.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.5–6.5 | 7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.4–9.5 | 12.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.5–14.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.9%13.1–19 | 20.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 23.7%20.6–26.9 | 20.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.5%22.8–30.5 | 31.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.3–10.6 | 9.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%67.3–74.2 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%67.8–73.7 | 63.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80–85 | 82.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.4%67–73.7 | 73.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%64.9–73 | 63.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%73.3–84.2 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%23.1–29.5 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%27.1–34.8 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.2–24.6 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7–11.4 | 11.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.6–10.1 | 9.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.4–6.5 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.2–7.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%4.5–8 | 8.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.2%21.9–28.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%7.9–11.2 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%10.9–14.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4.1 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.6–7.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Montana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bonner-West Riverside
Is Bonner-West Riverside a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bonner-West Riverside is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bonner-West Riverside?
CDC estimates 26.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.5% and 30.1%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bonner-West Riverside?
St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Bonner-West Riverside’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bonner-West Riverside have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10.6%), against 9.3% across Montana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bonner-West Riverside more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bonner-West Riverside.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.