On CDC estimates, Wye is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Wye differs from Montana on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wye. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wye
Binge drinking is the habit Wye doesn’t win on
24.3% of adults binge drink, vs 20.3% across Montana, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Wye
Wye runs below Montana on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.5% vs 7%), heart disease (5.3% vs 6.6%) and stroke (2.9% vs 3.5%). A young population is part of it: only 2% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%). Conditions ↓
Wye is an active town
Only 16.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
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 Wye’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Wye’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wye is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 94% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 60%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Wye’s median household income is $109,625; among the 7,196 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Out of every 100 Wye adults…
Wye runs below MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 2% of Wye residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Wye
No hospital or community health center in Wye 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 Wye; ≈ 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 Wye adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Wye adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Wye 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.
6.1% of Wye adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Wye and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wye | A− | 28.1% | 9% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wye adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wye
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wye is better than Montana on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Wye’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wye | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%12.9–18.7 | 18.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.6–14.5 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.3–18.8 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.1%24.1–32.5 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.6–10.5 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.3%25.3–31.5 | 31.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.2%30–36.4 | 32.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%21.3–26.7 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–9.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.5–6.7 | 7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.8%4.7–7.1 | 12.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%10.1–16.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.8%13.5–20.4 | 20.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 24.3%21.2–27.6 | 20.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.9%23.2–30.9 | 31.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.4–10.5 | 9.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71%67.5–74.3 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.2%67.3–73.1 | 63.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.3–86.1 | 82.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.1%66.3–73.7 | 73.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63.7–71.8 | 63.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.5–82.4 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.8–27.9 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.5%25.8–33.3 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.4–25.1 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.1–11.5 | 11.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%6.8–10.4 | 9.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.7–6.9 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.1–7.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%4.5–7.9 | 8.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.3%21.6–29.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.2–11.9 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.5–14.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.4–7.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Montana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Wye
Is Wye a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wye is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wye?
CDC estimates 28.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.1% and 32.5%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wye?
St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Wye’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wye have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–10.5%), against 9.3% across Montana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Wye more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wye.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.