Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Eureka is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Eureka differs from Montana on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eureka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eureka
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Eureka
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), about twice the Montana rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.5% across Montana. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 6.6% across Montana. In all, Eureka runs above Montana on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Eureka adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.5%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 48 miles from Eureka
The closest emergency room is Logan Health - Whitefish in Whitefish, 47.6 miles away in a straight line. And 12.2% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.5% across Montana. For everyday care, Lincoln County Community Health Center, Incorporated is closer (40.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Eureka, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 77.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Eureka is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Eureka is healthier than 4%. Against the 2,042 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 29%. Health Grade ↓
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 Eureka’s likely range.
What’s behind Eureka’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eureka is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Eureka’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 20.8% of adults, against 14% across Montana and 13% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Eureka’s median household income is $38,750; among the 2,042 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Eureka adults…
Eureka runs above MT on 10 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Eureka
No hospital or community health center in Eureka 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 Eureka; ≈ 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 Eureka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Eureka adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eureka runs above Montana.
3 in 10 Eureka 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.
20.6% of Eureka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Eureka and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | D− | 41.4% | 15.9% | 21.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eureka adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eureka
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eureka is better than Montana on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Eureka’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eureka | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30%26.1–34.3 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.2–23.5 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.7–22.5 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.4%34.8–48.3 | 31.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.9%13.8–18.2 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.9%39.8–48 | 31.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.8–41.9 | 32.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.2%35.7–42.8 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.4%11–14 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–11.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.7%11.8–15.9 | 7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.1%5.4–7 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.7%21.5–30.3 | 12.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.5%18.2–25.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%28.6–38.8 | 20.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14–19.7 | 20.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%31.6–43.1 | 31.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.5%11.6–17.8 | 9.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%70.7–77.8 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.4%44.3–52.2 | 63.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.5%78–82.9 | 82.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.4–79.9 | 73.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%55.8–65.9 | 63.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66%57.5–73.5 | 74.8% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%23.5–30.9 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%24.6–33.9 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.1–26.4 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.6%17.9–25.8 | 11.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12–16.7 | 9.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%9.6–13.2 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.2%10.5–14.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.6%16.7–24.7 | 8.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.3%38.5–48.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.4%20.4–26.8 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.9%17.3–22.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.4%11.9–15 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9%7.9–10.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14%12.2–16.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.2–8.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Montana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Eureka
Is Eureka a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eureka is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eureka?
CDC estimates 41.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.8% and 48.3%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Eureka have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.6–17.8%), against 9.3% across Montana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Eureka more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eureka.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.