Photo: Tumbleweed1954 · 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
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bridger
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Bridger runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bridger, and more people treating it
43.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 77.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Bridger adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.7%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Bridger
The closest emergency room is Stillwater Billings Clinic in Columbus, 28.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Yellowstone City County Health Department is closer (0.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Bridger’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bridger adults…
Bridger runs above MT on 8 of 12 conditions. 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
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Care in and near Bridger
1 community health center in Bridger, plus the nearest just outside it.
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).
How Bridger adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% 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?
Stillwater Billings Clinic in Columbus, 28.8 miles in a straight line from Bridger’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bridger?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Riverstone Health Clinic - Bridger in Bridger, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
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.