Photo: Djembayz · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Frenchtown is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Frenchtown beats Montana on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frenchtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frenchtown
What’s behind Frenchtown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frenchtown is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 93% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 51%.
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). Frenchtown’s median household income is $94,500; among the 9,365 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
3.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Frenchtown adults…
Frenchtown runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Frenchtown
No hospital or community health center in Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown; ≈ 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 Frenchtown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Frenchtown adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Frenchtown 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.
6.6% of Frenchtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Frenchtown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown | A− | 27.6% | 9.5% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frenchtown adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Frenchtown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Frenchtown is better than Montana on 5 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Frenchtown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Frenchtown | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14–18.5 | 18.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.1–19 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%23.5–31.7 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%26.6–32.5 | 31.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%31–37.3 | 32.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.3–28.5 | 28.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.4–7.2 | 7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.7–10.2 | 12.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.8–15.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.3%14.6–20.2 | 20.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.3%19.4–25.3 | 20.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.2%23.5–31.2 | 31.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.4–9.6 | 9.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%69.1–75.6 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.1%62.9–69.1 | 63.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.6–85.8 | 82.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%69.6–75.9 | 73.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61.8–70.1 | 63.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.9%74–85 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.9–29.1 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%26.6–33.8 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.4–24.3 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%7.7–11.3 | 11.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%6.9–9.8 | 9.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.9–6.8 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.5–7.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.3–8.2 | 8.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%23.8–30.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.8 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.1–7.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Frenchtown
Is Frenchtown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frenchtown is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Frenchtown?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 31.7%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Frenchtown?
Community Medical Center in Missoula, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Frenchtown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Frenchtown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.6%), 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 Frenchtown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frenchtown.
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.