Where Little Bitterroot Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Bitterroot Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little Bitterroot Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Bitterroot Lake
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Little Bitterroot Lake
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 9.9% across Montana. In all, Little Bitterroot Lake runs above Montana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Little Bitterroot Lake
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 13.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
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 Little Bitterroot Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Little Bitterroot Lake adults…
Little Bitterroot Lake runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Little Bitterroot Lake
No hospital or community health center in Little Bitterroot Lake 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 Little Bitterroot Lake; ≈ 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 Little Bitterroot Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Little Bitterroot Lake adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Little Bitterroot Lake 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.
9.5% of Little Bitterroot Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Little Bitterroot Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | B− | 33.9% | 11.5% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Little Bitterroot Lake adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Bitterroot Lake
Why doesn’t Little Bitterroot Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Little Bitterroot Lake.
What hospital is closest to Little Bitterroot Lake?
Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Little Bitterroot Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Little Bitterroot Lake.
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.