Where Lakeview residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakeview, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59739. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeview
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Lakeview
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.5% across Montana. Cancer is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 9.3% across Montana. In all, Lakeview runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Lakeview
The closest emergency room is Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center in Big Sky, 34.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Lakeview, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. 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 Lakeview’s likely range; Lakeview’s figures come from ZIP code 59739, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lakeview adults…
Lakeview runs above MT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lakeview
No hospital or community health center in Lakeview 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 Lakeview; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeview 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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How Lakeview adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lakeview does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Lakeview 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% of Lakeview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Lakeview 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 Lakeview adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakeview
Why doesn’t Lakeview have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lakeview.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakeview.
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.