Where Pine Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pine Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pine Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Creek
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Pine Creek
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Pine Creek runs above Montana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pine Creek, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Pine Creek keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77% 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 Pine Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pine Creek adults…
Pine Creek runs below MT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Pine Creek
No hospital or community health center in Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek; ≈ 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 Pine Creek adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Pine Creek does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Pine Creek 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.
5.9% of Pine Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pine Creek
Why doesn’t Pine Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pine Creek.
What hospital is closest to Pine Creek?
Livingston Healthcare in Livingston, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Pine Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pine Creek.
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.