Where Big Sky Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Sky Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59427. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Sky Colony
Making ends meet is harder in Big Sky Colony
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.1%), about twice the Montana rate. Utility shut-off threats (12.6% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (14.2% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 19.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Big Sky Colony adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.6%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Big Sky Colony
50.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). 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 Sky Colony’s likely range; Big Sky Colony’s figures come from ZIP code 59427, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.2% of Big Sky Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Sky Colony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Big Sky Colony adults…
Big Sky Colony runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Big Sky Colony
No hospital or community health center in Big Sky Colony 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 Sky Colony; ≈ 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 Sky Colony adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Big Sky Colony runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Big Sky Colony 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 Sky Colony 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 Sky Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Sky Colony
Why doesn’t Big Sky Colony 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 Sky Colony.
What hospital is closest to Big Sky Colony?
P H S Indian Hospital at Browning - Blackfeet in Browning, 21.2 miles in a straight line from Big Sky Colony’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 Sky Colony.
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.