Where Silver Star residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Silver Star, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59751. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Silver Star
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Silver Star
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Arthritis is also above the state: 35%, vs 28.4% across Montana. In all, Silver Star runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Silver Star, and more people treating it
38.3% 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 Silver Star’s likely range; Silver Star’s figures come from ZIP code 59751, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Silver Star adults…
Silver Star runs above MT on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Silver Star adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Silver Star
No hospital or community health center in Silver Star 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 Silver Star; ≈ 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 Silver Star adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 4 Silver Star 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.
6.9% of Silver Star adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Silver Star 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 Silver Star adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Silver Star
Why doesn’t Silver Star have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Silver Star.
What hospital is closest to Silver Star?
Ruby Valley Medical Center in Sheridan, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Silver Star’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 Silver Star.
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.