Cottonwood Creek Bridge · Photo: Robstutz · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Ismay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ismay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59336. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ismay
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Ismay
The closest emergency room is Fallon Medical Complex Hospital in Baker, 29.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Ismay adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Montana. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ismay’s likely range; Ismay’s figures come from ZIP code 59336, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Ismay
No hospital or community health center in Ismay 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 Ismay; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Ismay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Out of every 100 Ismay adults…
Ismay runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ismay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Ismay adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Ismay 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.
Ismay 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 Ismay adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ismay
Why doesn’t Ismay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ismay.
What hospital is closest to Ismay?
Fallon Medical Complex Hospital in Baker, 29.3 miles in a straight line from Ismay’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 Ismay.
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.