Where Klein residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Klein, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Klein. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Klein
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Klein
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.9%), vs 9.9% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Klein runs above Montana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%), and heart disease, diabetes and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Klein, and more people treating it
42.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 79% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Klein is short on primary care and mental health care
Klein’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Klein adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.1% vs 17.2%) and depression (20.2% vs 24.9%) both run below Montana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Klein’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Klein adults…
Klein runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Klein is an older town: 46% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Klein as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Klein adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Klein
No hospital or community health center in Klein 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 Klein; ≈ 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 Klein adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Klein does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Klein 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Klein adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Klein and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Three | — | — | — | — |
Camp Three: 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 Klein adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Klein
Why doesn’t Klein have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Klein.
What hospital is closest to Klein?
Roundup Memorial Healthcare in Roundup, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Klein’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 Klein.
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.