Where Jackson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jackson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59736. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jackson
Heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Jackson
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12%), vs 9.9% across Montana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 37.7%, vs 31.9% across Montana. In all, Jackson runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Jackson
The closest emergency room is Steele Memorial Medical Center in Salmon, 27 miles away in a straight line. 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 Jackson’s likely range; Jackson’s figures come from ZIP code 59736, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Jackson adults…
Jackson runs above MT on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jackson
No hospital or community health center in Jackson 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 Jackson; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jackson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Jackson adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Jackson 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.
7.5% of Jackson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Jackson 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 Jackson adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jackson
Why doesn’t Jackson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jackson.
What hospital is closest to Jackson?
Steele Memorial Medical Center in Salmon, 27.0 miles in a straight line from Jackson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jackson.
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.