Where Hungry Horse residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hungry Horse, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hungry Horse. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hungry Horse
Dental care lags in Hungry Horse
56.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 15.2% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Hungry Horse
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Hungry Horse runs above Montana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Hungry Horse has a community health center but no hospital
Flathead Community Health Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Logan Health - Whitefish in Whitefish, 12.2 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Hungry Horse’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hungry Horse adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Hungry Horse adults…
Hungry Horse runs above MT on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hungry Horse
1 community health center in Hungry Horse, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hungry Horse; ≈ 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.
How Hungry Horse adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Hungry Horse 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.
11.6% of Hungry Horse adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Hungry Horse and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin City | — | — | — | — |
Martin City: 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 Hungry Horse adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hungry Horse
Why doesn’t Hungry Horse have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hungry Horse.
What hospital is closest to Hungry Horse?
Logan Health - Whitefish in Whitefish, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Hungry Horse’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hungry Horse?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greater Valley Health Center - Hungry Horse in Hungry Horse, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hungry Horse.
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.