Where Kings Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kings Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kings Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kings Point
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Kings Point
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Kings Point runs above Montana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%), and heart disease, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Kings Point, and more people treating it
40.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Kings Point keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.3% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 82.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Kings Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kings Point adults…
Kings Point runs above MT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Kings Point is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Kings Point as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kings Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Kings Point
No hospital or community health center in Kings Point 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 Kings Point; ≈ 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 Kings Point adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kings Point does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Kings Point 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.
7.3% of Kings Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Kings Point and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Point | — | — | — | — |
Rocky Point: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kings Point adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kings Point
Why doesn’t Kings Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kings Point.
What hospital is closest to Kings Point?
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Kings Point’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 Kings Point?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ag Worker Health & Services in Polson, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kings Point.
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.