Cedarvale · Photo: National Park Service · Public domainWhere Fort Smith residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fort Smith, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Smith. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Smith
Dental care lags in Fort Smith
52% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 30.7% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Fort Smith
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.6%), vs 9.9% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Fort Smith runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Fort Smith
The closest emergency room is Big Horn Hospital in Hardin, 32.6 miles away in a straight line. And 11.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.5% across Montana. Getting care ↓
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 Fort Smith’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort Smith adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Fort Smith adults…
Fort Smith runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fort Smith
No hospital or community health center in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Fort Smith adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Fort Smith 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.
15.1% of Fort Smith adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fort Smith
Why doesn’t Fort Smith have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fort Smith.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Smith.
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.