Photo: Nomadic Lass from Havre, MT, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Harlem residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harlem, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harlem. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harlem
Making ends meet is harder in Harlem
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.1%), vs 11.7% across Montana. Housing insecurity (15.5% vs 9.1%) and no reliable transportation (12.7% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 13.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Harlem adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (27.2%), vs 21.2% across Montana. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20%, vs 17.2% across Montana. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Harlem
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 15.2% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). 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 Harlem’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of Harlem adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
How Harlem adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Harlem runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Harlem 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harlem adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Harlem adults…
Harlem runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Harlem
1 community health center in Harlem, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Harlem; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Harlem 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 Harlem adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Harlem
Why doesn’t Harlem have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harlem.
What hospital is closest to Harlem?
P H S Indian Hospital-Ft Belknap at Harlem - Cah in Harlem, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Harlem’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Harlem?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is One Health - Harlem in Harlem, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harlem.
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.