Malmborg School · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bridger residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bridger, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bridger. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bridger
Cancer and arthritis run high in Bridger
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.7%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.3%), vs 28.4% across Montana. Conditions ↓
Bridger keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.7% vs 72.4%) and dentist visits (71.2% vs 63.3%). Checkups ↓
Bridger adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.4% vs 30.7%), frequent mental distress (11.5% vs 17.2%), lack of emotional support (16.8% vs 21.2%) and depression (17.7% vs 24.9%) all 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 Bridger’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bridger adults…
Bridger runs below MT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bridger adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Bridger adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Bridger does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Bridger 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.
Care in and near Bridger
No hospital or community health center in Bridger 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 Bridger; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.1% of Bridger adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Bridger 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 Bridger adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bridger
Why doesn’t Bridger have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bridger.
What hospital is closest to Bridger?
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Bridger’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bridger.
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.