Photo: John Vachon · Public domainWhere Wisdom residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wisdom, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wisdom. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wisdom
Heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Wisdom
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.6%), vs 9.9% across Montana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 42.5%, vs 31.9% across Montana. In all, Wisdom runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 37 miles from Wisdom
The closest emergency room is Steele Memorial Medical Center in Salmon, 37.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Wisdom, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Wisdom keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.6% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.5% vs 82.5%). 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 Wisdom’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wisdom adults…
Wisdom runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wisdom
No hospital or community health center in Wisdom 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 Wisdom; ≈ 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 Wisdom 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 Wisdom adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wisdom does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Wisdom 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.
7.1% of Wisdom adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Wisdom 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 Wisdom adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wisdom
Why doesn’t Wisdom have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wisdom.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wisdom.
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.