Where Zortman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Zortman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zortman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zortman
The nearest ER is 41 miles from Zortman
The closest emergency room is P H S Indian Hospital-Ft Belknap at Harlem - Cah in Harlem, 41 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Zortman
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.5%), vs 9.9% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Zortman runs above Montana on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Zortman is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Zortman’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Zortman, and more people treating it
40.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. 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 Zortman’s likely range.
Care in and near Zortman
No hospital or community health center in Zortman 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 Zortman; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Zortman adults…
Zortman runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Zortman 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 Zortman adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Zortman does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Zortman 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.
9.3% of Zortman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Zortman 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 Zortman adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Zortman
Why doesn’t Zortman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Zortman.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zortman.
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.