Where Pinesdale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pinesdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pinesdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pinesdale
Pinesdale is behind on routine checkups
It trails Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (66.2% vs 72.4%), cholesterol checks (77.1% vs 82.5%) and colon screening (58.9% vs 63.8%). Checkups ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Pinesdale
Pinesdale runs below Montana on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.2% vs 6.6%), diabetes (6.5% vs 9.9%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.5%). A young population is part of it: only 6% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%). 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 Pinesdale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pinesdale adults…
Pinesdale runs below MT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pinesdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Pinesdale
No hospital or community health center in Pinesdale 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 Pinesdale; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Pinesdale adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Pinesdale 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.
8.1% of Pinesdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Pinesdale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Pinesdale adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pinesdale
Why doesn’t Pinesdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pinesdale.
What hospital is closest to Pinesdale?
Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital in Hamilton, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Pinesdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pinesdale?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sapphire Community Health in Hamilton, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pinesdale.
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.