Where Fox residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fox, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fox. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fox
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Fox
The closest emergency room is Stillwater Billings Clinic in Columbus, 24.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Yellowstone City County Health Department is closer (14.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Arthritis and cancer run high in Fox
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.6%), vs 28.4% across Montana. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 9.3% across Montana. In all, Fox runs above Montana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Fox, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 77.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fox keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.3% vs 63.3%) and cholesterol checks (87.2% vs 82.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Fox’s likely range.
Care in and near Fox
No hospital or community health center in Fox 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 Fox; ≈ 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 Fox adults…
Fox runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fox adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
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 Fox adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Fox 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.
6.9% of Fox adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Fox and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts | — | — | — | — |
Roberts: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fox adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fox
Why doesn’t Fox have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fox.
What hospital is closest to Fox?
Stillwater Billings Clinic in Columbus, 24.5 miles in a straight line from Fox’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 Fox.
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.