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59540

in Rudyard, MontanaPopulation 430

ZipVitals Score
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42.34/ 100

Ranked #24,944 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 22%)

Ranked #286 of 341 Montana ZIPs (bottom 16%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Broad coverage across health domains

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.

Humid extreme heat

1.9 days/year

in the bottom 1.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST4th
US1st
Definition & 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 ›

Distance to a nursing home

35.1 mi

in the top 1.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST94th
US99th
Definition & source ›

The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.

Full methodology ›

Walkability

1 intersections/sq mi

in the bottom 2.6% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST37th
US3rd
Definition & source ›

The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.

Full methodology ›

Air-toxics cancer risk

10 per million

in the bottom 2.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST1st
US3rd
Definition & source ›

The EPA’s modeled estimate of added lifetime cancer risk from breathing outdoor air toxics, in cases per million people exposed over a lifetime.

Full methodology ›

Distance to a community health center

35.8 mi

in the top 2.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST84th
US97th
Definition & 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 ›

Mammography

66.8%

in the bottom 5.1% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST5th
US5th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.

Full methodology ›

Binge drinking

20.4%

in the top 4.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST86th
US95th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.

Full methodology ›

Fiber broadband

97.7%

in the top 7.2% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST95th
US93rd
Definition & source ›

The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.

Full methodology ›

Tree cover

0.00%

in the bottom 9.9% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST4th
US10th
Definition & source ›

The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.

Full methodology ›

Energy-cost burden

5.0%

in the top 8.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST71st
US91st
Definition & 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 ›

The read

On the composite measure, Rudyard, Montana (ZIP 59540) stands in the bottom 22% nationally (24,944th) and the bottom 16% of Montana (286th), based on limited data; treat as directional.

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A number of readings press hard on the profile and set its tone: distance to a nursing home is in the top 1.2% nationally, and walkability registers in the bottom 2.6% nationally. Distance to a community health center lies in the top 2.8% nationally, and modeled mammography is in the bottom 5.1% nationally. Modeled binge drinking registers in the top 4.8% nationally. On the brighter side, modeled humid heat lies in the bottom 1.2% nationally, modeled air-toxics cancer risk is in the bottom 2.8% nationally, and fiber broadband registers in the top 7.2% nationally. Unemployment lies at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Households without a vehicle is at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs.

For clarity, air-toxics cancer risk is a modeled EPA estimate of added lifetime cancer risk from breathing outdoor air, per million people. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. ZIP 59442, just across the boundary, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby.

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.

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Lifting this score

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 80%

14%

Climate / Disaster RiskPartial

healthier than 99%

5%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 38%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 21%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 13%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 27%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 18%

8%

Disability

healthier than 31%

7%

Healthcare Access

in the bottom 0.2%

5%

Lifting this score

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 86%

14%

Climate / Disaster RiskPartial

healthier than 78%

5%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 37%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 17%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 13%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 7%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 12%

8%

Disability

healthier than 23%

7%

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.

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
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults32.0%28.6–35.3
High blood pressure among adults38.3%34.5–42.1
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults9.8%8.8–10.9
Current asthma among adults11.7%10.3–13.2
Coronary heart disease among adults7.8%6.8–8.9
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults9.4%7.9–11.0
Depression among adults26.1%22.7–29.8
Diagnosed diabetes among adults12.0%10.3–13.9
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened36.5%32.7–40.5
Obesity among adults37.3%31.2–43.4
Stroke among adults4.2%3.7–4.7
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years14.0%11.5–17.0
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years10.0%7.8–12.4
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure75.2%72.1–78.0
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults73.0%69.4–76.6
Cholesterol screening among adults81.5%79.2–83.8
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years61.8%57.1–66.7
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults62.8%59.5–66.1
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years66.8%59.2–74.1
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults20.4%17.3–23.7
Current cigarette smoking among adults17.1%14.1–20.3
No leisure-time physical activity among adults25.0%20.8–29.7
Short sleep duration among adults33.6%29.1–38.6
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults22.3%18.9–26.0
Frequent mental distress among adults18.8%16.5–21.2
Frequent physical distress among adults16.7%14.5–19.1
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults16.4%14.2–19.0
Any disability among adults34.1%29.7–38.9
Hearing disability among adults9.6%8.4–10.8
Independent living disability among adults9.8%8.4–11.4
Mobility disability among adults16.3%13.8–19.0
Self-care disability among adults4.6%3.9–5.4
Vision disability among adults5.7%4.9–6.5
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults23.5%20.0–27.4
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults14.0%11.3–17.1
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults11.4%9.0–14.2
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults10.1%8.3–12.0
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults8.5%7.2–10.0
Loneliness among adults35.2%30.5–40.2
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults7.8%6.6–9.2
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)MT median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate5.9%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,3649.7% (1.9–27.5%) n=360
Uninsured 18–6418.3%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,28611.1% (0.0–33.1%) n=357
No HS diploma (25+)5.3%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,5054.7% (0.0–14.1%) n=360
Bachelor's or higher (25+)36.4%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50526.6% (12.3–46.1%) n=360
Unemployment rate (16+)0.0%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2741.8% (0.0–10.2%) n=357
Households without a vehicle0.0%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3221.7% (0.0–9.5%) n=360
Broadband subscription85.1%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32287.3% (72.1–100.0%) n=360
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)17.1%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32221.1% (7.3–37.2%) n=360
Homeownership rate67.4%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32278.0% (56.9–95.8%) n=360
Crowded housing (>1 per room)0.0%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3220.9% (0.0–6.6%) n=360
Foreign-born population0.9%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5530.9% (0.0–4.9%) n=360
Single-parent households32.2%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08761.3% (39.9–84.5%) n=356
Population 65+18.8%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55324.0% (12.9–44.0%) n=360
Median age40.0 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29246.0 yr (32.9–62.3) n=358
Median household income$74,250$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$66,875 ($44,980–$95,192) n=321
Median home value$131,300$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$292,450 ($127,430–$548,550) n=312
Median gross rent$650$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$877 ($544–$1,329) n=213
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)MT median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth78.0 yr ± 0.9678.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30879.7 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 78.0, 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