Photo: Montanabw · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lincoln residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lincoln, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lincoln. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lincoln
The nearest ER is 41 miles from Lincoln
The closest emergency room is Deer Lodge Medical Center in Deer Lodge, 40.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Pureview Health Center is closer (1.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Arthritis, cancer and heart disease run high in Lincoln
2 in 5 adults have arthritis (39.8%), vs 28.4% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.6% across Montana. In all, Lincoln runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%), and arthritis, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lincoln, and more people treating it
39.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lincoln keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.5% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.2% 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 Lincoln’s likely range.
Care in and near Lincoln
1 community health center in Lincoln, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Lincoln; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Lincoln adults…
Lincoln runs above MT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lincoln is an older town: 32% 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 Lincoln as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lincoln 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.
3.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Lincoln adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Lincoln 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.
7.6% of Lincoln adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Lincoln 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 Lincoln adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lincoln
Why doesn’t Lincoln have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lincoln.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lincoln?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Parker Medical Center in Lincoln, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lincoln.
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.