Walton Ranger Station Historic District · Photo: National Park Service inventory · Public domainWhere Essex residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Essex, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59916. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Essex
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Essex
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 7% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Essex runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Essex
The closest emergency room is Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, 33.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Flathead Community Health Center is closer (21.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Essex, and more people treating it
44.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Essex adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25.9%), vs 20.6% 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 Essex’s likely range; Essex’s figures come from ZIP code 59916, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Essex adults…
Essex runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Essex
No hospital or community health center in Essex 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 Essex; ≈ 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 Essex 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Essex adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Essex does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Essex 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.
10.3% of Essex adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Essex 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 Essex adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Essex
Why doesn’t Essex have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Essex.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Essex.
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.