How healthy is Jeffers?
Jeffers differs from Montana on 15 of 40 measures. It has fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (6.4% vs 12.3%) and fewer adults facing food insecurity (7.5% vs 11.7%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had cancer (11.6% vs 9.3%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59729. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jeffers
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jeffers adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5% of Jeffers adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Out of every 100 Jeffers adults…
Jeffers runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jeffers
No hospital or community health center in Jeffers 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 Jeffers; ≈ 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 Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Jeffers adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jeffers does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Jeffers 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jeffers adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 60 people are less certain, so we show Jeffers's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Jeffers
| Measure | Jeffers | Likely range | Montana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 34.4% | 30.2–38.6% | 31.9% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% | 31.8–40.6% | 32.8% | about the same |
| Obesity | 27.9% | 21.6–34.6% | 31.4% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3% | 28.6–35.9% | 28.4% | worse |
| Depression | 21.7% | 18.4–25.2% | 24.9% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 6.4% | 5–7.9% | 12.3% | better |
| Asthma | 10.6% | 9.3–11.9% | 11.1% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 11.6% | 10.5–12.8% | 9.3% | worse |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 8.3–11.4% | 9.9% | about the same |
| COPD | 6.6% | 5.6–7.7% | 7% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 6.9% | 6.1–7.8% | 6.6% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.5% | 3.1–3.9% | 3.5% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11% | 9.1–13.1% | 13.6% | better |
| Binge drink | 19.3% | 16.1–22.9% | 20.3% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 17.3% | 13.9–21% | 20.6% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.8% | 21.3–32.6% | 31.4% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 74.8% | 70.9–78.5% | 72.4% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 71.1% | 67.7–74.3% | 63.3% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 87.5% | 85.7–89.1% | 82.5% | better |
| Colon screening | 70.2% | 65.3–74.8% | 63.8% | better |
| Mammogram | 75.2% | 66.9–82% | 74.8% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 77.5% | 73.9–80.6% | 73.4% | better |
| No health insurance | 6.9% | 5.6–8.6% | 9.3% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 27.4% | 22.9–32.2% | 30.7% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 19.5% | 16.4–22.9% | 21.2% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 14.5% | 12.7–16.4% | 17.2% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% | 13.3–18.1% | 18.3% | better |
| Frequent physical distress | 13% | 11.3–14.8% | 14% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 7.5% | 6.1–9.1% | 11.7% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 6.4% | 5.3–7.6% | 9.1% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 4.5% | 3.8–5.2% | 6.5% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 5.1% | 4.4–5.9% | 7.5% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 5% | 4–6.1% | 8.3% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6% | 23.6–31.9% | 30.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 12.3% | 10.4–14.3% | 12.9% | |
| Thinking or memory | 11.4% | 9.9–13% | 14.3% | |
| Hearing | 8.7% | 7.6–9.8% | 8.6% | |
| Vision | 3.7% | 3.3–4.2% | 4.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.1% | 2.7–3.5% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 6.5% | 5.7–7.5% | 8% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Jeffers door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Montana figure falls inside it, we don’t call Jeffers better or worse.
CDC publishes towns like Jeffers by ZIP code. We weight the ZIP codes that cover Jeffers by how much of its land each one covers.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jeffers.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.