Where Hilger residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hilger, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59451. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hilger
Cancer, high blood pressure and arthritis run high in Hilger
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 2 in 5 adults have high blood pressure (39.7%), vs 31.9% across Montana. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.7%, vs 28.4% across Montana. In all, Hilger runs above Montana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hilger, and more people treating it
39.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hilger keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.5% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.6% vs 82.5%). 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 Hilger’s likely range; Hilger’s figures come from ZIP code 59451, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hilger adults…
Hilger runs above MT on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hilger adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Hilger
No hospital or community health center in Hilger 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 Hilger; ≈ 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 Hilger adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hilger does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Hilger 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.
6.7% of Hilger adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Hilger 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 Hilger adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hilger
Why doesn’t Hilger have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hilger.
What hospital is closest to Hilger?
Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Hilger’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hilger.
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.