Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Montreal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Montreal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montreal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montreal
COPD and heart disease run high in Montreal
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Montreal runs above Wisconsin on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Montreal is short on primary care and mental health care
Montreal’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 Montreal
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), 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 Montreal’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Montreal adults…
Montreal runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Montreal
No hospital or community health center in Montreal 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 Montreal; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Montreal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Montreal adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Montreal 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 Montreal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Montreal 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 Montreal adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Montreal
Why doesn’t Montreal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Montreal.
What hospital is closest to Montreal?
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Montreal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Montreal?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes - Hurley in Hurley, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montreal.
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.