Where Jeffers residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jeffers, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59729. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jeffers
Jeffers keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.1% vs 63.3%) and cholesterol checks (87.5% vs 82.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Jeffers
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Jeffers adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Montana. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Jeffers’ likely range; Jeffers’ figures come from ZIP code 59729, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jeffers adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Jeffers adults…
Jeffers runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5% of Jeffers adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Care in and near Jeffers
No hospital or community health center in Jeffers 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 Jeffers; ≈ 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 Jeffers adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jeffers does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Jeffers 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.
Jeffers 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 Jeffers adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jeffers
Why doesn’t Jeffers have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jeffers.
What hospital is closest to Jeffers?
Madison Valley Medical Center in Ennis, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Jeffers’ 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 Jeffers.
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.