Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wheatland is healthier than 46%
Wheatland differs from Montana on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wheatland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheatland
Against towns with similar incomes, Wheatland’s lead shrinks
Wheatland is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 46% of the 5,269 towns with similar household incomes ($92K–$154K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Wheatland
The closest emergency room is Billings Clinic Broadwater in Townsend, 25 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Wheatland is short on primary care and mental health care
Wheatland’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Wheatland
Wheatland runs below Montana on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.7% vs 3.5%), heart disease (5.1% vs 6.6%) and diabetes (8% vs 9.9%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%). Conditions ↓
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 Wheatland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
What’s behind Wheatland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wheatland is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Wheatland’s median household income is $123,277; among the 5,269 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$154K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Wheatland
No hospital or community health center in Wheatland 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 Wheatland; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Wheatland adults…
Wheatland runs below MT on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Wheatland residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
37 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Wheatland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Wheatland adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Wheatland 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.
6.8% of Wheatland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Wheatland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland | A− | 30.7% | 8% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wheatland adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wheatland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wheatland is better than Montana on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Wheatland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wheatland | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%12.7–19.2 | 18.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%10.7–15.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.1–20.4 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.7%23.7–38.8 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8%6.7–9.7 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%25.5–34 | 31.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.7%26.8–35 | 32.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%21.5–28.5 | 28.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7–8.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.3–5.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%4.7–7.1 | 7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%5.8–9 | 12.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%10.8–17.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.7%14.6–23.6 | 20.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 22.5%18.7–26.6 | 20.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%24.6–36.6 | 31.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%5.9–11.1 | 9.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.5%65.1–73.9 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%61.9–69 | 63.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%80.7–85.9 | 82.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.5%65.4–73.3 | 73.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.5%56.1–66.8 | 63.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%65.9–81 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%20.8–28.7 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%25–35.1 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%17.5–25.3 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%7.3–12.7 | 11.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%6.9–11 | 9.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5–7.4 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.3–7.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%4.9–8.9 | 8.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%21.9–32 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.2–12.5 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.3–16.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3–4.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.7–8.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Wheatland
Is Wheatland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wheatland is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− 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 Wheatland?
CDC estimates 30.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.7% and 38.8%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wheatland?
Billings Clinic Broadwater in Townsend, 25.0 miles in a straight line from Wheatland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Wheatland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–11.1%), 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 Wheatland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wheatland.
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.