Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Pablo is healthier than 84%
Pablo differs from Montana on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pablo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pablo
Making ends meet is harder in Pablo
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.5%), about twice the Montana rate. No reliable transportation (15.6% vs 7.5%) and utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 17.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Pablo
53.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Pablo
22.3% of adults are in frequent mental distress, vs 17.2% across Montana. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 26.5%, vs 21.2% across Montana. Mind & connection ↓
Pablo is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pablo is healthier than 24%. Against the 1,502 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$46K), it’s healthier than 84%. 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 Pablo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Pablo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pablo is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 57% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Pablo’s median household income is $36,400; among the 1,502 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$46K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Pablo compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 28.2% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Pablo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pablo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Pablo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pablo runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Pablo 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 Pablo adults…
Pablo runs below MT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pablo
No hospital or community health center in Pablo 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 Pablo; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Pablo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo | C− | 35.8% | 11.6% | 20% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pablo adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pablo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pablo is better than Montana on 2 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Pablo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pablo | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.7%21.8–27.9 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19.3 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%20–24.8 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%30.5–41.6 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.2–13.3 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%28.1–34.6 | 31.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.2%25.2–31.6 | 32.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.8%24.2–29.6 | 28.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 14%12.5–15.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.8%16.5–23.3 | 12.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20%17.4–22.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%21.8–29.7 | 20.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%17.3–23.7 | 20.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%30.6–42.1 | 31.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.6–15.2 | 9.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.2%66.4–74.1 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.1%49.4–56.8 | 63.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.4%73.7–78.8 | 82.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.8%65.8–71.9 | 73.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.4%51–61.7 | 63.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.7%59.2–75.4 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%24.1–31.1 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%30.6–40.4 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%22.6–30.5 | 21.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.5%20.8–28.5 | 11.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.1%15.4–21.1 | 9.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.2%11.3–15.2 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.6%13.5–17.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.7%14.7–20.8 | 8.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.7%32.6–41 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.2–18.3 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.6%17.5–22 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.2–10.2 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Pablo
Is Pablo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pablo is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pablo?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 41.6%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pablo?
St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Pablo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Pablo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–15.2%), 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 Pablo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pablo.
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.