Ant Flat Ranger Station · Photo: USFS photo · Public domainWhere Trego residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Trego, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Trego. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Trego
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Trego
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.1%, vs 28.4% across Montana. In all, Trego runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Trego
The closest emergency room is Logan Health - Whitefish in Whitefish, 33.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Trego, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 79.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Trego keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.4% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (87.6% vs 82.5%). 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 Trego’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Trego adults…
Trego runs above MT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Trego
No hospital or community health center in Trego 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 Trego; ≈ 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 Trego 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.
119 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Trego adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Trego does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Trego 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.
7% of Trego adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Trego 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 Trego adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Trego
Why doesn’t Trego have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Trego.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Trego.
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.