Where Emigrant residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Emigrant, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Emigrant. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emigrant
Cancer, heart disease and diabetes run high in Emigrant
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.3%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.6%, vs 9.9% across Montana. In all, Emigrant runs above Montana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%), and cancer, heart disease and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Emigrant, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Emigrant
The closest emergency room is Livingston Healthcare in Livingston, 23.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Emigrant keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.4% vs 72.4%) and dentist visits (69.4% 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 Emigrant’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Emigrant adults…
Emigrant runs below MT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Emigrant is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Emigrant as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Emigrant adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Emigrant
No hospital or community health center in Emigrant 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 Emigrant; ≈ 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.
How Emigrant adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Emigrant does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Emigrant 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.
5.9% of Emigrant adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Emigrant and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pray | B+ | 30.1% | 11.2% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Emigrant adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Emigrant
Why doesn’t Emigrant have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Emigrant.
What hospital is closest to Emigrant?
Livingston Healthcare in Livingston, 23.1 miles in a straight line from Emigrant’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emigrant.
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.