Where Muddy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Muddy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Muddy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Muddy
Dental care lags in Muddy
41.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 33.4% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Muddy
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.6%), 3 times the Montana rate. Utility shut-off threats (19.7% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (22.6% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 26% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Muddy
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.7%), about twice the Montana rate. Habits ↓
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 Muddy’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Muddy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26% of Muddy 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.
Out of every 100 Muddy adults…
Muddy runs below MT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Muddy
No hospital or community health center in Muddy 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 Muddy; ≈ 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 Muddy adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Muddy runs above Montana.
2 in 5 Muddy 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.
Muddy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lame Deer | D− | 49% | 20.3% | 35.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Muddy adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Muddy
Why doesn’t Muddy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Muddy.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Muddy.
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.