Where Helmville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Helmville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59843. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Helmville
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Helmville
The closest emergency room is Deer Lodge Medical Center in Deer Lodge, 35.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Pureview Health Center is closer (14.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Arthritis, diabetes and cancer run high in Helmville
36.5% of adults have arthritis, vs 28.4% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.6%), vs 9.9% across Montana. Cancer is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 9.3% across Montana. In all, Helmville runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Helmville, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. 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 Helmville’s likely range; Helmville’s figures come from ZIP code 59843, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Helmville
No hospital or community health center in Helmville 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 Helmville; ≈ 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 Helmville adults…
Helmville runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Helmville 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 Helmville adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 4 Helmville 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.
7.2% of Helmville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Helmville 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 Helmville adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Helmville
Why doesn’t Helmville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Helmville.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Helmville.
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.