Where Square Butte residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Square Butte, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59446. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Square Butte
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Square Butte
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Square Butte runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Square Butte
55.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Square Butte
The closest emergency room is Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton, 30.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Square Butte, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.2% 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 Square Butte’s likely range; Square Butte’s figures come from ZIP code 59446, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Square Butte adults…
Square Butte runs above MT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Square Butte adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Square Butte
No hospital or community health center in Square Butte 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 Square Butte; ≈ 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 Square Butte adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Square Butte 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.
10.8% of Square Butte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Square Butte 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 Square Butte adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Square Butte
Why doesn’t Square Butte have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Square Butte.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Square Butte.
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.