Tower Rock · Photo: Robstutz · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Hardy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hardy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hardy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hardy
Arthritis, cancer and COPD run high in Hardy
43.1% of adults have arthritis, vs 28.4% across Montana. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 9.3% across Montana. COPD is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7% across Montana. In all, Hardy runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Hardy
The closest emergency room is Benefis Hospitals in Great Falls, 33.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Hardy, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hardy keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.7% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% 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 Hardy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hardy adults…
Hardy runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hardy
No hospital or community health center in Hardy 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 Hardy; ≈ 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 Hardy 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Hardy adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Hardy 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.
7.1% of Hardy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Hardy 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 Hardy adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hardy
Why doesn’t Hardy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hardy.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hardy.
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.