Where Denton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Denton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Denton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Denton
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Denton
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.7%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Denton runs above Montana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Denton
The closest emergency room is Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, 29.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Denton, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Denton keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.8% vs 72.4%) and dentist visits (69% vs 63.3%). 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 Denton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Denton adults…
Denton runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Denton
No hospital or community health center in Denton 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 Denton; ≈ 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 Denton 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Denton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Denton does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Denton 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.
6.3% of Denton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Denton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Denton adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Denton
Why doesn’t Denton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Denton.
What hospital is closest to Denton?
Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, 29.9 miles in a straight line from Denton’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 Denton.
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.