Dearborn River High Bridge · Photo: Jet Lowe · Public domainWhere Milford Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Milford Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 59648, 59410. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milford Colony
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Milford Colony
The closest emergency room is Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau, 33.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Milford Colony
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (37.5%), vs 28.4% across Montana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.6% across Montana. In all, Milford Colony runs above Montana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Milford Colony, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Milford Colony keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.3% vs 72.4%) and dentist visits (66.9% vs 63.3%). 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 Milford Colony’s likely range; Milford Colony’s figures come from ZIP codes 59648, 59410, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Milford Colony
No hospital or community health center in Milford Colony 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 Milford Colony; ≈ 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 Milford Colony adults…
Milford Colony runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milford Colony 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Milford Colony adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Milford Colony does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Milford Colony 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.
6% of Milford Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Milford Colony and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Milford Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Milford Colony
Why doesn’t Milford Colony have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Milford Colony.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milford Colony.
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.