Photo: Natecation · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Big Arm residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Arm, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Arm. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Arm
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Big Arm
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.5% across Montana. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.4%), vs 9.9% across Montana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.6% across Montana. In all, Big Arm runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Big Arm
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.8%), vs 11.7% across Montana. Utility shut-off threats (9.6% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (10.9% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 11.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
In Big Arm, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Montana 9.3%), yet 22.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Montana figure falls outside Big Arm’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Big Arm adults…
Big Arm runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Big Arm adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Arm adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Big Arm
No hospital or community health center in Big Arm itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Big Arm; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
How Big Arm adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Big Arm adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Big Arm and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindisfarne | — | — | — | — |
Lindisfarne: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Big Arm adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Arm
Why doesn’t Big Arm have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Arm.
What hospital is closest to Big Arm?
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Big Arm’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Arm.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Montana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.