How healthy is Polebridge?
Polebridge differs from Montana on 22 of 40 measures. It has fewer binge drinkers (13.8% vs 20.3%) and fewer adults in frequent mental distress (13.1% vs 17.2%). Where it trails the state: more adults with heart disease (11.4% vs 6.6%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59928. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Polebridge
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Polebridge
No hospital or community health center in Polebridge 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 Polebridge; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Polebridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Polebridge adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Polebridge does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Polebridge 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.
Out of every 100 Polebridge adults…
Polebridge runs below MT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.9% of Polebridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Polebridge 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 14 people are less certain, so we show Polebridge's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Polebridge
| Measure | Polebridge | Likely range | Montana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 45.2% | 41.2–49% | 31.9% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 42.7% | 39.1–46.4% | 32.8% | worse |
| Obesity | 33.5% | 28.7–38.2% | 31.4% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 42.1% | 38.4–45.7% | 28.4% | worse |
| Depression | 21.1% | 18.3–24% | 24.9% | better |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 9.8% | 8.1–11.9% | 12.3% | better |
| Asthma | 10.5% | 9.2–11.8% | 11.1% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 15.1% | 13.5–16.5% | 9.3% | worse |
| Diabetes | 15.2% | 12.9–17.6% | 9.9% | worse |
| COPD | 11.6% | 9.4–14.1% | 7% | worse |
| Heart disease | 11.4% | 9.8–13.2% | 6.6% | worse |
| Stroke | 5.7% | 4.9–6.6% | 3.5% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6% | 11.5–17.9% | 13.6% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 13.8% | 11.8–16% | 20.3% | better |
| Get no exercise | 24.9% | 20.3–29.8% | 20.6% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.4% | 24.7–32.3% | 31.4% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 78.9% | 76.1–81.4% | 72.4% | better |
| Dentist visit | 66.7% | 63.6–69.7% | 63.3% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 89.5% | 87.9–91.1% | 82.5% | better |
| Colon screening | 70.8% | 66.9–74.6% | 63.8% | better |
| Mammogram | 75.6% | 69.4–81.1% | 74.8% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 82.1% | 79.2–84.7% | 73.4% | better |
| No health insurance | 8.7% | 6.6–11.5% | 9.3% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 25.7% | 22.3–29.3% | 30.7% | better |
| Lack emotional support | 19.9% | 16.9–23.2% | 21.2% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 13.1% | 11.3–14.9% | 17.2% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 23.5% | 19.6–27.9% | 18.3% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 17.4% | 14.9–20.2% | 14% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 10.5% | 8.1–13.3% | 11.7% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 7.2% | 5.7–8.7% | 9.1% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.5% | 4.5–6.5% | 6.5% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 6.2% | 5.1–7.4% | 7.5% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 7.9% | 6–10.3% | 8.3% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.9% | 32.8–43% | 30.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 19.5% | 16.1–23.1% | 12.9% | |
| Thinking or memory | 12.3% | 10.4–14.4% | 14.3% | |
| Hearing | 13.5% | 11.7–15.4% | 8.6% | |
| Vision | 5.7% | 4.8–6.8% | 4.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.9% | 4.1–5.9% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 8.7% | 7.2–10.2% | 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 Polebridge door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Montana figure falls inside it, we don’t call Polebridge better or worse.
CDC publishes towns like Polebridge by ZIP code. We weight the ZIP codes that cover Polebridge by how much of its land each one covers.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Polebridge.
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.