Where Silesia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Silesia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Silesia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Silesia
Diabetes, COPD and high blood pressure run high in Silesia
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14%), vs 9.9% across Montana. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 7% across Montana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 44.2%, vs 31.9% across Montana. In all, Silesia runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Silesia, and more people treating it
44.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Silesia
The closest emergency room is Stillwater Billings Clinic in Columbus, 20.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Yellowstone City County Health Department is closer (8.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Silesia keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (87.6% vs 82.5%). 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 Silesia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Silesia adults…
Silesia runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Silesia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Silesia
No hospital or community health center in Silesia 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 Silesia; ≈ 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 Silesia adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Silesia 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.
7.4% of Silesia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Silesia 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 Silesia adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Silesia
Why doesn’t Silesia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Silesia.
What hospital is closest to Silesia?
Stillwater Billings Clinic in Columbus, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Silesia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Silesia?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Riverstone Health Clinic-Joliet-602 W Front Ave in Joliet, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Silesia.
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.