Photo: TownofDarby · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Darby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Darby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Darby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Darby
Dental care lags in Darby
58% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 17.1% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
Heart disease and stroke run high in Darby
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Darby runs above Montana on three of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Darby’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Darby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Darby adults…
Darby runs above MT on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Darby
No hospital or community health center in Darby 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 Darby; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Darby adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Darby 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.
8.4% of Darby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Darby 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 Darby adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Darby
Why doesn’t Darby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Darby.
What hospital is closest to Darby?
Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital in Hamilton, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Darby’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Darby.
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.