Where Yaak residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Yaak, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Yaak. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Yaak
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Yaak
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.9%), about twice the Montana rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.6%), about twice the Montana rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.5%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Yaak runs above Montana on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Yaak adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.2%), vs 20.6% across Montana. There are 43 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Yaak, and more people treating it
50% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Yaak
The closest emergency room is Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, 30.2 miles away in a straight line. 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 Yaak’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Yaak adults…
Yaak runs above MT on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Yaak is an older town: 42% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Yaak as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Yaak adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Yaak
No hospital or community health center in Yaak 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 Yaak; ≈ 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).
How Yaak adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Yaak does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Yaak 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.
12.8% of Yaak adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Yaak 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 Yaak adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Yaak
Why doesn’t Yaak have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Yaak.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Yaak.
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.