Where Bull Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bull Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bull Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bull Lake
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Bull Lake
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.3%), about twice the Montana rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), about twice the Montana rate. COPD is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 7% across Montana. In all, Bull Lake runs above Montana on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bull Lake adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (30.9%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Bull Lake, and more people treating it
49.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Bull Lake
The closest emergency room is Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, 21.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Lincoln County Community Health Center, Incorporated is closer (15.7 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 Bull Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bull Lake adults…
Bull Lake runs above MT on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bull Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Bull Lake
No hospital or community health center in Bull Lake 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 Bull Lake; ≈ 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 Bull Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bull Lake does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Bull Lake 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.
13.1% of Bull Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Bull Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Bull Lake adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bull Lake
Why doesn’t Bull Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bull Lake.
What hospital is closest to Bull Lake?
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Bull Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bull Lake.
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.