Photo: U.S. Air Force photo · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Malmstrom AFB is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Malmstrom AFB differs from Montana on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Malmstrom AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Malmstrom AFB
Mental distress runs high in Malmstrom AFB
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (24.4%), vs 17.2% across Montana. Loneliness is above the state too: 41.7%, vs 30.7% across Montana. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Malmstrom AFB
Malmstrom AFB runs below Montana on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (1.6% vs 9.3%), heart disease (1.3% vs 6.6%) and stroke (0.9% vs 3.5%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Malmstrom AFB doesn’t win on
27.3% of adults binge drink, vs 20.3% across Montana, even though fewer of them smoke. Habits ↓
Malmstrom AFB is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Malmstrom AFB is healthier than 78%. Against the 9,908 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
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 Malmstrom AFB’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Malmstrom AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Malmstrom AFB is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #12 of 41 in Montana. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Malmstrom AFB’s median household income is $64,833; among the 9,908 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
How Malmstrom AFB adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Malmstrom AFB runs above Montana.
2 in 5 Malmstrom AFB 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.
Out of every 100 Malmstrom AFB adults…
Malmstrom AFB runs below MT on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Malmstrom AFB residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Care in and near Malmstrom AFB
No hospital or community health center in Malmstrom AFB 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 Malmstrom AFB; ≈ 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 Malmstrom AFB 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.
11.8% of Malmstrom AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Malmstrom AFB and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmstrom AFB | A− | 32.4% | 2.9% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Great Falls | C+ | 35.8% | 10.7% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Malmstrom AFB adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Malmstrom AFB
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Malmstrom AFB is better than Montana on 10 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Malmstrom AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Malmstrom AFB | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%13.6–18.3 | 18.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.4%21.6–27.3 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.4%28.3–36.7 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 14.7%12.9–16.8 | 31.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 16.5%14.5–18.6 | 32.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 1.6%1.5–1.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.3%1.2–1.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.6%2.2–3 | 7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 0.9%0.8–1 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10.2–14.9 | 12.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.2–13.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19%15.8–22.5 | 20.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 27.3%23.7–31 | 20.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%34–42 | 31.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.9%11.3–16.2 | 9.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 62.8%58.7–66.8 | 72.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.2%57–63.3 | 63.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 65.5%61.9–69.4 | 82.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 34.3%30.5–38.2 | 73.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 48.8%44.8–53 | 63.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%72.5–83 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.9%26.6–33.3 | 24.9% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 41.7%37.4–45.7 | 30.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.8–29.8 | 21.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%15.3–21.7 | 11.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12–16.5 | 9.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.1–11.1 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%10.5–14 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.7–14.1 | 8.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%26–33.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 4.6%3.9–5.3 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%17.4–22.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.4%2.9–3.8 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.5 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7–9.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.8%1.6–2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Malmstrom AFB
Is Malmstrom AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Malmstrom AFB is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #12 of 41 in Montana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Malmstrom AFB?
CDC estimates 32.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 36.7%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Malmstrom AFB?
Great Falls Clinic Hospital in Great Falls, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Malmstrom AFB’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Malmstrom AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–16.2%), 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 Malmstrom AFB 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 Malmstrom AFB.
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.