Where Norris residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norris, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59745. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norris
More high blood pressure in Norris, and more people treating it
36.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 77.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Norris
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.5%), vs 28.4% across Montana. Conditions ↓
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 Norris’ likely range; Norris’ figures come from ZIP code 59745, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Norris adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Norris adults…
Norris runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Norris
No hospital or community health center in Norris 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 Norris; ≈ 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).
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 Norris adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Norris 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.
6.5% of Norris adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Norris 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 Norris adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norris
Why doesn’t Norris have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norris.
What hospital is closest to Norris?
Madison Valley Medical Center in Ennis, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Norris’ 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 Norris.
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.