Where East Malta Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Malta Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Malta Colony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Malta Colony
East Malta Colony is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
East Malta Colony’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in East Malta Colony
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 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 East Malta Colony’s likely range.
Care in and near East Malta Colony
No hospital or community health center in East Malta 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 East Malta 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 East Malta Colony adults…
East Malta Colony runs above MT on 1 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Malta Colony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How East Malta Colony adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 East Malta 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9% of East Malta Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
East Malta 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 East Malta Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in East Malta Colony
Why doesn’t East Malta 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 East Malta Colony.
What hospital is closest to East Malta Colony?
Phillips County Hospital - Cah in Malta, 11.5 miles in a straight line from East Malta 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 East Malta 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.