Where Elmo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elmo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elmo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elmo
Making ends meet is harder in Elmo
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.9%), vs 11.7% across Montana. Utility shut-off threats (11.3% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (12.8% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 13.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Elmo
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.9%), vs 9.9% across Montana. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.5% across Montana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.6% across Montana. In all, Elmo runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Elmo
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 13.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
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 Elmo’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.6% of Elmo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Out of every 100 Elmo adults…
Elmo runs above MT on 6 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.
Care in and near Elmo
No hospital or community health center in Elmo 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 Elmo; ≈ 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 Elmo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Elmo adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Elmo 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.
Elmo 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 Elmo adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elmo
Why doesn’t Elmo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elmo.
What hospital is closest to Elmo?
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Elmo’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 Elmo.
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.