Where Montana residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Montana, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54747, 54755, 54622, 54612. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montana
1 in 9 working-age adults in Montana has no health insurance
10.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Wisconsin. Checkups ↓
Montana is short on primary care and mental health care
Montana’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Montana
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Montana’s likely range; Montana’s figures come from ZIP codes 54747, 54755, 54622, 54612, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Montana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Montana
No hospital or community health center in Montana 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 Montana; ≈ 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 Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Montana adults…
Montana runs above WI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Montana adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Montana 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.
14.9% of Montana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Montana and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Montana adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Montana
Why doesn’t Montana have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Montana.
What hospital is closest to Montana?
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics in Whitehall, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Montana’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montana.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.