Where Grass Range residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grass Range, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grass Range. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grass Range
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Grass Range
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.7%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Grass Range runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Grass Range
The closest emergency room is Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, 30.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Grass Range, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Grass Range keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.3% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.5% 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 Grass Range’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Grass Range adults…
Grass Range runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Grass Range
No hospital or community health center in Grass Range 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 Grass Range; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Grass Range 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Grass Range adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Grass Range does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Grass Range 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.
6.4% of Grass Range adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Grass Range 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 Grass Range adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grass Range
Why doesn’t Grass Range have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grass Range.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grass Range.
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.