What's Going Around in Billings?

Health data for the Billings, Montana area — April 2026

Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Billings, Montana, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Montana. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.

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CDC Recommendations at This Level

Vaccination rates are critically low

  • Your state's MMR coverage is well below the herd immunity threshold
  • Outbreaks can happen when coverage drops this low — check the measles tracker for your state
  • Talk to your doctor about catching up on vaccinations if not up to date
  • Consider talking to your school or daycare about their vaccination policies

This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.

Billings Community Health Snapshot

2022 data

City-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.

Chronic Conditions

11.0%
Asthma
5.7%
COPD
8.4%
Diabetes
34.3%
Obesity
7.6%
Cancer
4.9%
Heart Disease
2.8%
Stroke
28.4%
High BP
27.4%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

28.4%
Depression
18.9%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

14.7%
Smoking
21.5%
Binge Drinking
20.4%
Inactive
35.0%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

9.5%
Uninsured
72.9%
Annual Checkup
62.3%
Dental Visit

Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more

About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses Montana data as the best available indicator for the Billings area. The health snapshot above shows Billings-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full Montana health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Billings, Montana right now?

Based on Montana state surveillance data (which covers Billings), flu activity is low, RSV is high, COVID-19 is low, and Montana has reported 0 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in Billings right now?

Flu activity in Montana (which includes Billings) is currently low with 1.5% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Montana flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in Billings?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Billings residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (35%), Obesity (34.3%), Depression (28.4%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Billings.

Does Billings have its own health data, or is this state-level?

This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows Montana state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Billings area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Billings-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Billings.

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