Photo: USDA Rural Development · Public domainWhere Hysham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hysham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hysham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hysham
Hysham is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Hysham’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Hysham
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Hysham runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Hysham
The closest emergency room is Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth, 26.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Hysham, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hysham adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.2% vs 17.2%) and depression (21.1% vs 24.9%) both run below Montana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Hysham’s likely range.
Care in and near Hysham
No hospital or community health center in Hysham 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 Hysham; ≈ 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 Hysham adults…
Hysham runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hysham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Hysham adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hysham does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Hysham 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7% of Hysham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Hysham and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Hysham adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hysham
Why doesn’t Hysham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hysham.
What hospital is closest to Hysham?
Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth, 26.8 miles in a straight line from Hysham’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 Hysham.
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.