Where Kerr residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kerr, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kerr. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 Kerr adults…
Kerr runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kerr
No hospital or community health center in Kerr 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 Kerr; ≈ 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 Kerr adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Kerr adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Kerr 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.
7.9% of Kerr adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Kerr and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polson | B | 31.5% | 11.1% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kerr adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kerr
Why doesn’t Kerr have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kerr.
What hospital is closest to Kerr?
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Kerr’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kerr?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ag Worker Health & Services in Polson, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kerr.
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.