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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Saco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Saco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saco
Saco is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Saco’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Saco
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 7% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Saco runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Saco
The closest emergency room is Phillips County Hospital - Cah in Malta, 24.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Saco, and more people treating it
38.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. 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 Saco’s likely range.
Care in and near Saco
No hospital or community health center in Saco 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 Saco; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Saco adults…
Saco runs above MT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Saco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
How Saco adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Saco 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.
8.4% of Saco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Saco 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 Saco adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Saco
Why doesn’t Saco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Saco.
What hospital is closest to Saco?
Phillips County Hospital - Cah in Malta, 24.8 miles in a straight line from Saco’s 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 Saco.
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.