ZIP code
59260
in Richland, MontanaPopulation 76
51.49/ 100
Ranked #14,124 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 44%)
Ranked #131 of 341 Montana ZIPs (top 38%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Distance to a community health center
101.1 mi
in the top 0.05% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest federally funded community health center, which serves patients regardless of ability to pay.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
6.8%
in the top 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of household income spent on home energy bills — electricity, gas, and heating fuels.
A modeled share of household income spent on home energy. Estimates that hit the model’s 100% ceiling are suppressed rather than published, because at that point the figure reflects the model’s limit rather than a measured burden.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
218.3 mi
in the top 0.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Superfund site — an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has listed for cleanup.
Full methodology ›Walkability
0.41 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 0.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST6thUS1stDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Distance to a nursing home
32 mi
in the top 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS99thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Distance to an emergency room
32.9 mi
in the top 1.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
26.6%
in the bottom 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
5.4 days/year
in the bottom 3.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST31stUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Richland, Montana (ZIP 59260) lands in the top 44% healthiest ZIPs nationally (14,124th) and the top 38% of Montana (131st), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The signals balance out across the profile, strengths against concerns: distance to a Superfund site lands in the top 0.8% nationally, and modeled loneliness sits in the bottom 2.1% nationally. Poverty is at the national minimum, and home broadband subscription settles at the national maximum. Modeled humid heat resides in the bottom 3.4% nationally. Set against that, distance to a community health center registers in the top 0.05% nationally, modeled energy burden rests in the top 1.4% nationally, and walkability stands in the bottom 0.9% nationally. Distance to a nursing home lies in the top 1.4% nationally, and distance to an emergency room lands in the top 1.6% nationally.
A note on the terms: distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. Energy burden is the share of household income that goes to home energy bills. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 59250, just across the boundary, ranks better overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 97%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 64%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 74%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 82%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 96%
5%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 50%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 32%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 23%
16%
Healthcare Access
in the bottom 0.2%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 98%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 84%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 62%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 92%
8%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 49%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 49%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 28%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 19%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 2%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
59225
Montanashares a border
Score 38.99
Closest healthier
59250
Montanashares a border
Score 51.82
Similar health profile
59055
Montana97% similar profile
Score 53.97
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 37.0% | 33.2–40.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 42.6% | 38.5–46.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 13.0% | 11.8–14.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.0–11.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.8% | 7.7–10.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.7% | 7.2–10.3 |
| Depression among adults | 21.0% | 18.1–24.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.2% | 10.4–14.2 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.3% | 36.2–44.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 32.6% | 26.7–38.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.4% | 3.8–5.0 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.3% | 7.7–11.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.2% | 6.3–10.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.4% | 76.5–82.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.1% | 72.9–78.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.3% | 85.6–89.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 72.5% | 68.7–76.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 66.9% | 64.2–69.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.6% | 67.3–79.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.1% | 15.5–20.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.9% | 10.3–15.7 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 22.8% | 18.5–27.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 29.9% | 25.6–34.4 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.8% | 15.7–22.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 14.2% | 12.4–16.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.3% | 13.2–17.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.1% | 10.2–14.0 |
| Any disability among adults | 32.2% | 27.7–36.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 10.9% | 9.6–12.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.6% | 6.4–8.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.6% | 13.0–18.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.9% | 3.3–4.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.6% | 3.9–5.3 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.1% | 16.0–22.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.6% | 6.5–10.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.1% | 4.4–7.8 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 6.6% | 5.3–7.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.5% | 4.6–6.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 26.6% | 22.7–30.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.8% | 4.0–5.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MT median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 0.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.7% (1.9–27.5%) n=360 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 11.1% (0.0–33.1%) n=357 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 4.7% (0.0–14.1%) n=360 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 40.3% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 26.6% (12.3–46.1%) n=360 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.8% (0.0–10.2%) n=357 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 1.7% (0.0–9.5%) n=360 |
| Broadband subscription | 100.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.3% (72.1–100.0%) n=360 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 4.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.1% (7.3–37.2%) n=360 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.0% (56.9–95.8%) n=360 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.9% (0.0–6.6%) n=360 |
| Foreign-born population | 2.6% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.9% (0.0–4.9%) n=360 |
| Single-parent households | 82.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 61.3% (39.9–84.5%) n=356 |
| Population 65+ | 32.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 24.0% (12.9–44.0%) n=360 |
| Median age | 60.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 46.0 yr (32.9–62.3) n=358 |
| Median household income | $85,313 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $66,875 ($44,980–$95,192) n=321 |
| Median home value | $315,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $292,450 ($127,430–$548,550) n=312 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $877 ($544–$1,329) n=213 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MT median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 79.6 yr ± 0.96 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 79.7 yr (76.7–83.7) n=358 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.96 years of 79.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured