Where Swan Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Swan Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Swan Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Swan Lake
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Swan Lake
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.8%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (38.5%), vs 28.4% across Montana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.6% across Montana. In all, Swan Lake runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Swan Lake
The closest emergency room is Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, 24.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Ag Worker Health & Services is closer (18.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Swan Lake, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Swan Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.6% vs 72.4%) and dentist visits (71.5% vs 63.3%). 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 Swan Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Swan Lake adults…
Swan Lake runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Swan Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Swan Lake
No hospital or community health center in Swan Lake 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 Swan Lake; ≈ 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.
7.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Swan Lake adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Swan Lake does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Swan Lake 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.
4.2% of Swan Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Swan Lake 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 Swan Lake adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Swan Lake
Why doesn’t Swan Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Swan Lake.
What hospital is closest to Swan Lake?
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, 24.3 miles in a straight line from Swan Lake’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 Swan Lake.
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.