Where Dell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59724. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dell
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Dell
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.9%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Dell runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Dell
The closest emergency room is Barrett Hospital & Healthcare in Dillon, 32.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Dell, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Dell adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Montana. 1 in 14 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Dell’s likely range; Dell’s figures come from ZIP code 59724, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dell adults…
Dell runs above MT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dell
No hospital or community health center in Dell 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 Dell; ≈ 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 Dell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.1% of Dell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
How Dell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dell does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Dell 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.
Dell 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 Dell adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dell
Why doesn’t Dell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dell.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dell.
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.