Where Windham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Windham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59479. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Windham
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Windham
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 7% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Windham runs above Montana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Windham
The closest emergency room is Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, 32.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Windham, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 77.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Windham is short on primary care and mental health care
Windham’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 ↓
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 Windham’s likely range; Windham’s figures come from ZIP code 59479, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Windham adults…
Windham runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Windham
No hospital or community health center in Windham 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 Windham; ≈ 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 Windham 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Windham adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Windham 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.
9.8% of Windham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Windham 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 Windham adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Windham
Why doesn’t Windham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Windham.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Windham.
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.