Where Cascade Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cascade Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cascade Colony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cascade Colony
Mental distress runs high in Cascade Colony
22.4% of adults are in frequent mental distress, vs 17.2% across Montana. Depression is above the state too: 31.2%, vs 24.9% across Montana. Mind & connection ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Cascade Colony
The closest emergency room is Benefis Hospitals in Great Falls, 26.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and diabetes are less common in Cascade Colony
Cascade Colony runs below Montana on six chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.7% vs 9.3%), diabetes (7.3% vs 9.9%) and heart disease (4.9% vs 6.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Cascade Colony’s likely range.
How Cascade Colony adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cascade Colony runs above Montana.
4 in 10 Cascade 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.
Care in and near Cascade Colony
No hospital or community health center in Cascade 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 Cascade 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).
Out of every 100 Cascade Colony adults…
Cascade Colony runs below MT on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cascade Colony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.2% of Cascade Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Cascade 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 Cascade Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cascade Colony
Why doesn’t Cascade 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 Cascade Colony.
What hospital is closest to Cascade Colony?
Benefis Hospitals in Great Falls, 26.2 miles in a straight line from Cascade Colony’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cascade 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.