Modern Hotel · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Whitehall is healthier than 91%
Whitehall differs from Montana on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whitehall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitehall
Whitehall is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Whitehall’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Whitehall
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (11.9%), vs 9.9% across Montana. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.6% across Montana. In all, Whitehall runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%), and COPD, diabetes and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Whitehall
The closest emergency room is St. James Hospital in Butte, 23.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Whitehall is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Whitehall is healthier than 48%. Against the 3,944 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 91%. 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 Whitehall’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Whitehall’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whitehall is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 59% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Whitehall’s median household income is $44,844; among the 3,944 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 91%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Whitehall compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 8.7% (U.S. 12.3%).
Care in and near Whitehall
No hospital or community health center in Whitehall 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 Whitehall; ≈ 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 Whitehall adults…
Whitehall runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Whitehall is an older town: 32% 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 Whitehall as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitehall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Whitehall adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Whitehall 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.
8.5% of Whitehall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Whitehall and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall | B− | 35% | 11.9% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whitehall adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Whitehall
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Whitehall is better than Montana on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Whitehall’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Whitehall | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.1–23.8 | 18.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.5–17.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.9–19.6 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%28.3–42.2 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.1–13.8 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%31.9–40.3 | 31.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.1–39.5 | 32.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33%29.3–36.7 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%6.8–9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.3–10.3 | 7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7–10.7 | 12.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.3–18.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%20–29.4 | 20.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.3–21.9 | 20.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.7%25.3–36.6 | 31.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.1–11.4 | 9.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.1%69–77 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%61.1–67.9 | 63.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%81.7–86.3 | 82.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%72.8–79.6 | 73.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%62–71.3 | 63.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%64.4–79.4 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.6–28 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.9%23.6–32.6 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.5–25.8 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%9.5–15.1 | 11.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.3–11.1 | 9.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.6–8 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.3–8.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%6.6–11.1 | 8.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%28–37.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%12.9–18 | 12.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%12.7–17.2 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.3–5.8 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.8 | 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 Whitehall
Is Whitehall a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whitehall is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− 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 Whitehall?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 42.2%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Whitehall?
St. James Hospital in Butte, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Whitehall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Whitehall have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–11.4%), 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 Whitehall 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 Whitehall.
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.