Photo: Mark Hufstetler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Lima residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lima, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lima. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lima
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Lima
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Lima runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 39 miles from Lima
The closest emergency room is Barrett Hospital & Healthcare in Dillon, 38.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Lima, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Lima adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Montana. 1 in 14 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 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 Lima’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lima adults…
Lima runs above MT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lima
No hospital or community health center in Lima 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 Lima; ≈ 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 Lima adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Lima adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lima adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lima does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Lima 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.
Lima 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 Lima adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lima
Why doesn’t Lima have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lima.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lima.
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.