Healthcare in Ekalaka, MT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.5%
3.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.3%
Arthritis
35.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.8%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
12.0%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association Inc | 8.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Fallon Medical Complex Hospital | 29.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ekalaka has an obesity rate of 32.5%, which is 3.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.