Where Fortine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fortine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fortine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fortine
The nearest ER is 37 miles from Fortine
The closest emergency room is Logan Health - Whitefish in Whitefish, 37 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Fortine
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.5%, vs 28.4% across Montana. In all, Fortine runs above Montana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%), and heart disease, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Fortine, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fortine adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.7% vs 30.7%) and frequent mental distress (14.8% vs 17.2%) both run below Montana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Fortine’s likely range.
Care in and near Fortine
No hospital or community health center in Fortine 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 Fortine; ≈ 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 Fortine adults…
Fortine runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Fortine is an older town: 27% 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 Fortine as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fortine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Fortine adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fortine does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Fortine 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.9% of Fortine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Fortine 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 Fortine adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fortine
Why doesn’t Fortine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fortine.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fortine.
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.