Hornet Lookout · Photo: USFS · Public domainWhere Polebridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Polebridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59928. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Polebridge
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Polebridge
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 7% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Polebridge runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Polebridge, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Polebridge, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Montana 9.3%), yet 23.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Polebridge
The closest emergency room is Logan Health - Whitefish in Whitefish, 26.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Polebridge’s likely range; Polebridge’s figures come from ZIP code 59928, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Polebridge adults…
Polebridge runs below MT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Polebridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Polebridge
No hospital or community health center in Polebridge 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 Polebridge; ≈ 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 Polebridge adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Polebridge does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Polebridge 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.
7.9% of Polebridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Polebridge 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 Polebridge adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Polebridge
Why doesn’t Polebridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Polebridge.
What hospital is closest to Polebridge?
Logan Health - Whitefish in Whitefish, 26.4 miles in a straight line from Polebridge’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 Polebridge.
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.