Where Mammoth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mammoth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 59747, 59721. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mammoth
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Mammoth
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Mammoth runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mammoth, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. 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 Mammoth’s likely range; Mammoth’s figures come from ZIP codes 59747, 59721, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mammoth adults…
Mammoth runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mammoth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Mammoth
No hospital or community health center in Mammoth 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 Mammoth; ≈ 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).
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 Mammoth adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mammoth does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Mammoth 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% of Mammoth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Mammoth 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 Mammoth adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mammoth
Why doesn’t Mammoth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mammoth.
What hospital is closest to Mammoth?
Ruby Valley Medical Center in Sheridan, 17.1 miles in a straight line from Mammoth’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 Mammoth.
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.