Where Wise River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wise River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59762. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wise River
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Wise River
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 7% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Wise River runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wise River, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Wise River
The closest emergency room is Community Hospital of Anaconda in Anaconda, 23.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Wise River keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.4% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (87.1% 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 Wise River’s likely range; Wise River’s figures come from ZIP code 59762, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wise River adults…
Wise River runs above MT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wise River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Wise River
No hospital or community health center in Wise River 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 Wise River; ≈ 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).
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 Wise River adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wise River does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Wise River 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.
8.2% of Wise River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Wise River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte-Silver Bow | — | — | — | — |
Butte-Silver Bow: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wise River adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wise River
Why doesn’t Wise River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wise River.
What hospital is closest to Wise River?
Community Hospital of Anaconda in Anaconda, 23.3 miles in a straight line from Wise River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wise River.
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.