Fort Assinniboine (Boundary Increase) · Photo: am · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Herron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Herron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Herron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Herron
Heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Herron
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.6%), vs 9.9% across Montana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 40.2%, vs 31.9% across Montana. In all, Herron runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Herron, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.4% 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 Herron’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Herron adults…
Herron runs above MT on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Herron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Herron
No hospital or community health center in Herron 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 Herron; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Herron adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Herron 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.
8.4% of Herron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Herron and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Havre | — | — | — | — |
West Havre: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Herron adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Herron
Why doesn’t Herron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Herron.
What hospital is closest to Herron?
Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Herron’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 Herron?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bullhook Community Health Center in Havre, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Herron.
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.