Dayton State Bank · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Dayton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dayton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dayton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dayton
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Dayton
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.2%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.6%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Dayton runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dayton, and more people treating it
48.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 84.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dayton keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.1% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.1% vs 82.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Dayton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dayton adults…
Dayton runs above MT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dayton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Dayton
No hospital or community health center in Dayton 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 Dayton; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Dayton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dayton does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Dayton 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.
7.4% of Dayton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Dayton 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 Dayton adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dayton
Why doesn’t Dayton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dayton.
What hospital is closest to Dayton?
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Dayton’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 Dayton.
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.