Where Midway Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Midway Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Midway Colony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Midway Colony
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Midway Colony
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.6%), vs 9.9% across Montana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.6% across Montana. In all, Midway Colony runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Midway Colony, and more people treating it
36.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78% 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 Midway Colony’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Midway Colony adults…
Midway Colony runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Midway Colony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Midway Colony
No hospital or community health center in Midway 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 Midway 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).
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 Midway Colony adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Midway 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Midway Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Midway 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 Midway Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Midway Colony
Why doesn’t Midway 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 Midway Colony.
What hospital is closest to Midway Colony?
Pondera Medical Center in Conrad, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Midway 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 Midway Colony?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Marias Healthcare Services - Conrad in Conrad, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Midway 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.