Where Heron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Heron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Heron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Heron
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Heron
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Heron runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Heron
The closest emergency room is Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, 29.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More Heron adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.2%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Heron, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.6% 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 Heron’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Heron adults…
Heron runs above MT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Heron
No hospital or community health center in Heron 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 Heron; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Heron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Heron adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Heron 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.
12.1% of Heron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Heron 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 Heron adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Heron
Why doesn’t Heron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Heron.
What hospital is closest to Heron?
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, 29.4 miles in a straight line from Heron’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 Heron.
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.