Photo: BrianHagan · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Thompson Falls is healthier than 87%
Thompson Falls differs from Montana on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thompson Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thompson Falls
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Thompson Falls
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 7% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Thompson Falls runs above Montana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Thompson Falls
The closest emergency room is Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, 23 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Thompson Falls, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Thompson Falls is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Thompson Falls is healthier than 45%. Against the 4,445 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 87%. Health Grade ↓
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 Thompson Falls’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Thompson Falls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thompson Falls is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Thompson Falls’ median household income is $46,313; among the 4,445 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Thompson Falls adults…
Thompson Falls runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Thompson Falls is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Thompson Falls as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Thompson Falls
No hospital or community health center in Thompson Falls 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 Thompson Falls; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Thompson Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
4.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Thompson Falls adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Thompson Falls 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.
10.1% of Thompson Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Thompson Falls and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Falls | C+ | 33.8% | 12.3% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Thompson Falls adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Thompson Falls
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Thompson Falls is better than Montana on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Thompson Falls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Thompson Falls | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%18.6–25.6 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.3–18.8 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.5–18.9 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%27.6–40.6 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.5–14.3 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.3–42.4 | 31.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%32.6–40.6 | 32.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35%31.4–38.7 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.3–11.8 | 7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.3–18.1 | 12.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%12.6–18.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%20.6–29.9 | 20.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.2–20.2 | 20.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%26.9–38.3 | 31.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.1–12.7 | 9.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.8%69–76.5 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%56.8–64.2 | 63.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82–86.2 | 82.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.9–81.6 | 73.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%59.9–69.8 | 63.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%64.5–79.5 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20.1–27 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%24.2–33.6 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.5–24.8 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.9%10.3–16.1 | 11.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.5–11.1 | 9.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.8–8.3 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.7–9.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%7.8–12.8 | 8.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%31.4–41.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%14.9–20.6 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%12.8–17.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.1–6.9 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.2–11.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4–5.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Montana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Thompson Falls
Is Thompson Falls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thompson Falls is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Thompson Falls?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 40.6%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Thompson Falls?
Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Thompson Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Thompson Falls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–12.7%), against 9.3% across Montana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Thompson Falls more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thompson Falls.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.