Photo: J.B. Chandler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Judith Gap residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Judith Gap, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Judith Gap. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Judith Gap
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Judith Gap
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 7% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Judith Gap runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Judith Gap
55.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 21.2% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Judith Gap’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Judith Gap adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.7%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
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 Judith Gap’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Judith Gap adults…
Judith Gap runs above MT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Judith Gap 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.
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Care in and near Judith Gap
No hospital or community health center in Judith Gap 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 Judith Gap; ≈ 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).
How Judith Gap adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Judith Gap 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.
10.3% of Judith Gap adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Judith Gap 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 Judith Gap adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Judith Gap
Why doesn’t Judith Gap have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Judith Gap.
What hospital is closest to Judith Gap?
Wheatland Memorial Hospital in Harlowton, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Judith Gap’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 Judith Gap.
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.