Missoula has a thriving health care community despite being in a predominantly rural region. Two major hospitals – St. Patrick Hospital and Community Medical Center – and a plethora of physicians provide care in a wide variety of specialties. Due to Missoula’s exceptional quality of life, Missoula attracts and retains top physicians.
- The number of physicians to Missoula citizens is 330.6 per 100,000, far above the national average of 169.7 per 100,000
- In addition to numerous general and family practice physicians, Missoula boasts an unusually high number of specialty physicians, such as cardiologists
- Missoula also has higher than average numbers of alternative care and complimentary care practitioners
Visit our health care sections for more information about local health care providers and facilities. Also be sure to check out the 13th edition of the Missoula County Health Resource Guide which provides a detailed overview of Missoula health care services and health-related information.
