Missouri River Bridge · Public domainWhere Wolf Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wolf Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59648. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wolf Creek
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Wolf Creek
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 37.3% of adults have arthritis, vs 28.4% across Montana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.6% across Montana. In all, Wolf Creek runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Wolf Creek
The closest emergency room is St. Peters Health in Helena, 29.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Wolf Creek, and more people treating it
37.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Wolf Creek keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.6% vs 72.4%) and dentist visits (68.9% vs 63.3%). 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 Wolf Creek’s likely range; Wolf Creek’s figures come from ZIP code 59648, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wolf Creek adults…
Wolf Creek runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wolf Creek
No hospital or community health center in Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek; ≈ 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 Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wolf Creek does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Wolf Creek 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.
5.3% of Wolf Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wolf Creek
Why doesn’t Wolf Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wolf Creek.
What hospital is closest to Wolf Creek?
St. Peters Health in Helena, 29.3 miles in a straight line from Wolf Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wolf Creek.
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.