Photo: J.B. Chandler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Big Sandy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Sandy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Sandy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Sandy
Dental care lags in Big Sandy
55.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Big Sandy
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.5% across Montana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.6% across Montana. In all, Big Sandy runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Big Sandy adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25.5%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
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 Sandy’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Sandy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Big Sandy adults…
Big Sandy runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Big Sandy
1 hospital in Big Sandy, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sandy; ≈ 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).
How Big Sandy adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Big Sandy 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of Big Sandy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Big Sandy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Big Sandy adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Sandy
Why doesn’t Big Sandy 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 Sandy.
What hospital is closest to Big Sandy?
Big Sandy Medical Center in Big Sandy, 0.2 miles in a straight line from Big Sandy’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 Sandy.
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.