Where Crane residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crane, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crane. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crane
Obesity runs high in Crane
2 in 5 adults have obesity (37.9%), vs 31.4% across Montana. Conditions ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Crane
Crane runs below Montana on stroke (2.9% vs 3.5%) and heart disease (5.6% 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 Crane’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Crane adults…
Crane runs below MT on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Crane
No hospital or community health center in Crane 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 Crane; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Crane adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Crane adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Crane 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.
7.3% of Crane adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Crane 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 Crane adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Crane
Why doesn’t Crane have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Crane.
What hospital is closest to Crane?
Sidney Health Center in Sidney, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Crane’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crane.
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.