Where Hillside Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hillside Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59482. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hillside Colony
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Hillside Colony
The closest emergency room is Logan Health - Shelby in Shelby, 34 miles away in a straight line. And 11.3% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.5% across Montana. For everyday care, Marias Healthcare Services is closer (9.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Hillside Colony
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.6%), vs 9.9% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Hillside Colony runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hillside Colony
53.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 23.5% 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 Hillside Colony’s likely range; Hillside Colony’s figures come from ZIP code 59482, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Hillside Colony
No hospital or community health center in Hillside Colony 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 Hillside Colony; ≈ 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 Hillside Colony adults…
Hillside Colony runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hillside Colony 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 Hillside Colony adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hillside Colony runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Hillside Colony 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.
17.2% of Hillside Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Hillside Colony 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 Hillside Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hillside Colony
Why doesn’t Hillside Colony have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hillside Colony.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hillside Colony?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Marias Healthcare Services - Sunburst in Sunburst, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hillside Colony.
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.