Photo: Jason Woodhead · CC BY 4.0Where Virginia City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Virginia City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Virginia City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Virginia City
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Virginia City
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.4%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Virginia City runs above Montana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Virginia City, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Virginia City keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.4% vs 72.4%) and dentist visits (72.6% 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 Virginia City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Virginia City adults…
Virginia City runs below MT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Virginia City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Virginia City
No hospital or community health center in Virginia City 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 Virginia City; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Virginia City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Virginia City does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Virginia City 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.
6.5% of Virginia City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Virginia City 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 Virginia City adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Virginia City
Why doesn’t Virginia City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Virginia City.
What hospital is closest to Virginia City?
Madison Valley Medical Center in Ennis, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Virginia City’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 Virginia City.
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.