Photo: J.B. Chandler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Moccasin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moccasin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59462. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moccasin
Heart disease, diabetes and COPD run high in Moccasin
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15%), vs 9.9% across Montana. COPD is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7% across Montana. In all, Moccasin runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Moccasin, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Moccasin
The closest emergency room is Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, 22 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Moccasin is short on primary care and mental health care
Moccasin’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 ↓
Moccasin adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.4% vs 17.2%) and depression (21.1% vs 24.9%) both run below Montana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Moccasin’s likely range; Moccasin’s figures come from ZIP code 59462, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Moccasin adults…
Moccasin runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moccasin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Moccasin
No hospital or community health center in Moccasin 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 Moccasin; ≈ 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).
How Moccasin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Moccasin does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Moccasin 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.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Moccasin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Moccasin 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 Moccasin adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moccasin
Why doesn’t Moccasin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moccasin.
What hospital is closest to Moccasin?
Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, 22.0 miles in a straight line from Moccasin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moccasin.
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.