Where South Hills residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Hills, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Hills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Hills
South Hills is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
South Hills’ 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 ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in South Hills
South Hills runs below Montana on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.1% vs 7%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.5%) and diabetes (8.2% vs 9.9%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%). Conditions ↓
Fewer South Hills adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Montana. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
South Hills adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.8% vs 30.7%) and frequent mental distress (14.3% vs 17.2%) both run below Montana. Mind & connection ↓
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 South Hills’ likely range.
Care in and near South Hills
No hospital or community health center in South Hills 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 South Hills; ≈ 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 South Hills adults…
South Hills runs below MT on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4% of South Hills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
How South Hills adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, South Hills does better than Montana.
1 in 4 South Hills 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of South Hills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
South Hills and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana City | A | 31.2% | 9.6% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Hills adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in South Hills
Why doesn’t South Hills have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Hills.
What hospital is closest to South Hills?
St. Peters Health in Helena, 1.9 miles in a straight line from South Hills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Hills?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pureview Health Center in Helena, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Hills.
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.