Where Gildford Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gildford Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59525. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gildford Colony
COPD, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Gildford Colony
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (13.2%), vs 9.9% across Montana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 41.1%, vs 31.9% across Montana. In all, Gildford Colony runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Gildford Colony
The closest emergency room is Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, 32.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
In Gildford Colony, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Montana 9.3%), yet 23.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.3% across the state. 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 Gildford Colony’s likely range; Gildford Colony’s figures come from ZIP code 59525, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gildford Colony adults…
Gildford Colony runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gildford Colony
No hospital or community health center in Gildford Colony 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 Gildford Colony; ≈ 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 Gildford Colony 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Gildford Colony adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Gildford Colony 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.
11.8% of Gildford Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Gildford Colony and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Gildford Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gildford Colony
Why doesn’t Gildford Colony have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gildford Colony.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gildford Colony.
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.