Healthcare in Helena, MT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.9%
6.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.6%
3.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
32.5%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.6%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
19.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
11.7%
Cognitive
13.0%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.7 mi
St Peters Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Health | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Shodair Children'S Hospital | 9.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Billings Clinic Broadwater | 30.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Deer Lodge Medical Center | 38.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Helena has an obesity rate of 29.9%, which is 6.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.