Where Horizon Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Horizon Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59427. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Horizon Colony
Making ends meet is harder in Horizon Colony
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.1%), about twice the Montana rate. Utility shut-off threats (12.6% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (14.2% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 19.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Horizon Colony adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.6%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Horizon Colony
50.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). 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 Horizon Colony’s likely range; Horizon Colony’s figures come from ZIP code 59427, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.2% of Horizon Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Horizon Colony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Horizon Colony adults…
Horizon Colony runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Horizon Colony
No hospital or community health center in Horizon 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 Horizon 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).
How Horizon Colony adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Horizon Colony runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Horizon 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.
Horizon 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 Horizon Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Horizon Colony
Why doesn’t Horizon 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 Horizon Colony.
What hospital is closest to Horizon Colony?
Logan Health - Shelby in Shelby, 22.4 miles in a straight line from Horizon Colony’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Horizon Colony?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Glacier Community Health Center in Cut Bank, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Horizon 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.