Healthcare in Heron, MT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp above 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
38.2%
Arthritis
36.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.1%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
27.6%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
18.6%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
12.0%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
33.9 mi
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Peaks Medical Center | 33.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bonner General Hospital | 35.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Shoshone Medical Center | 37.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kootenai Health | 40.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Heron has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 72.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.