On CDC estimates, Lakeside is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Lakeside differs from Montana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakeside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeside
Cancer runs high in Lakeside
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lakeside adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Montana. 1 in 11 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 Lakeside’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Lakeside’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lakeside is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 86% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 49%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lakeside’s median household income is $77,435; among the 10,798 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 89%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lakeside adults…
Lakeside runs above MT on 2 of 12 conditions. 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.
6.1% of Lakeside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Care in and near Lakeside
No hospital or community health center in Lakeside 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 Lakeside; ≈ 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.
6.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Lakeside adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lakeside does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Lakeside 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.
Lakeside and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | A− | 30.9% | 10.4% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lakeside adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lakeside
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lakeside is better than Montana on 8 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Lakeside’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lakeside | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.1–20.9 | 18.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.3–16.2 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13–16.8 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.9%26.7–35.4 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9–12 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.3–37.6 | 31.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.7–39.3 | 32.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.5%29.6–35.5 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.8%10.6–13 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.4–9.1 | 7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.6–12.8 | 12.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.5–14.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.4%16–22.9 | 20.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.8–20.9 | 20.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%26.5–34.3 | 31.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.1–9.9 | 9.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.9%70.8–76.8 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64%60.9–67.1 | 63.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.1–87.8 | 82.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%73.8–79.8 | 73.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%65.7–73.7 | 63.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%63.2–76.7 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%20.4–26.2 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.8%24.3–31.6 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17.2–23.1 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.1–11 | 11.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.1–9 | 9.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.4–6.2 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.1–7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%4.6–7.6 | 8.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%27.3–35.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.4–15.8 | 12.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.6–14.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.2–8.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Montana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lakeside
Is Lakeside a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lakeside is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 89%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lakeside?
CDC estimates 30.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 35.4%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lakeside?
Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Lakeside’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lakeside have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.9%), against 9.3% across Montana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lakeside more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakeside.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.