Where Dewey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dewey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59727. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dewey
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Dewey
The closest emergency room is St. James Hospital in Butte, 21.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Dewey, and more people treating it
36.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Dewey
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Conditions ↓
Dewey keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.7% vs 72.4%) and dentist visits (68.9% 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 Dewey’s likely range; Dewey’s figures come from ZIP code 59727, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dewey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Dewey
No hospital or community health center in Dewey 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 Dewey; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Dewey adults…
Dewey runs above MT on 3 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Dewey adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dewey does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Dewey 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.
5.8% of Dewey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Dewey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte-Silver Bow | — | — | — | — |
Butte-Silver Bow: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dewey adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dewey
Why doesn’t Dewey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dewey.
What hospital is closest to Dewey?
St. James Hospital in Butte, 21.8 miles in a straight line from Dewey’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 Dewey.
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.