Where Happys Inn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Happys Inn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Happys Inn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Happys Inn
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Happys Inn
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), about twice the Montana rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), about twice the Montana rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Happys Inn runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Happys Inn, and more people treating it
51.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 84.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Happys Inn adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.3%), vs 20.6% across Montana. There are 42 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. 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 Happys Inn’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Happys Inn adults…
Happys Inn runs above MT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Happys Inn 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.
42 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Happys Inn
No hospital or community health center in Happys Inn 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 Happys Inn; ≈ 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).
How Happys Inn adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Happys Inn does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Happys Inn 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.
8.9% of Happys Inn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Happys Inn 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 Happys Inn adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Happys Inn
Why doesn’t Happys Inn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Happys Inn.
What hospital is closest to Happys Inn?
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Happys Inn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Happys Inn.
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.