Where Whitewater residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whitewater, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whitewater. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitewater
Whitewater is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Whitewater’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 ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Whitewater
The closest emergency room is Phillips County Hospital - Cah in Malta, 30 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Obesity runs high in Whitewater
2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.1%), vs 31.4% across Montana. 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 Whitewater’s likely range.
Care in and near Whitewater
No hospital or community health center in Whitewater 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 Whitewater; ≈ 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 Whitewater adults…
Whitewater runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitewater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Whitewater adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Whitewater 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.
10.2% of Whitewater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Whitewater 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 Whitewater adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whitewater
Why doesn’t Whitewater have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whitewater.
What hospital is closest to Whitewater?
Phillips County Hospital - Cah in Malta, 30.0 miles in a straight line from Whitewater’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 Whitewater.
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.