Where Miller Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Miller Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59422. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Miller Colony
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Miller Colony
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 7% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Miller Colony runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Miller Colony is short on primary care and mental health care
Miller Colony’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Miller Colony, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 77.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. 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 Miller Colony’s likely range; Miller Colony’s figures come from ZIP code 59422, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Miller Colony adults…
Miller Colony runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Miller Colony
No hospital or community health center in Miller 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 Miller 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Miller 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 Miller Colony adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Miller 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.
8.3% of Miller Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Miller Colony 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 Miller Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Miller Colony
Why doesn’t Miller 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 Miller Colony.
What hospital is closest to Miller Colony?
Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Miller Colony’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Miller Colony?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Care Center - Choteau in Choteau, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Miller 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.