Where Old Agency residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old Agency, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Agency. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Agency
Dental care lags in Old Agency
38.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 30.4% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Old Agency
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.2%), 3 times the Montana rate. Utility shut-off threats (18.1% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (20% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 27.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Old Agency
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.1%), about twice the Montana rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.2%), about twice the Montana rate. COPD is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 7% across Montana. In all, Old Agency runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Old Agency’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Agency 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.
27.1% of Old Agency adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Out of every 100 Old Agency adults…
Old Agency runs above MT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Old Agency
No hospital or community health center in Old Agency 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 Old Agency; ≈ 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.
How Old Agency adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Old Agency runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Old Agency 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.
Old Agency and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sčilíp | — | — | — | — |
Sčilíp: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Old Agency adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Old Agency
Why doesn’t Old Agency have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Old Agency.
What hospital is closest to Old Agency?
St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Old Agency’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 Old Agency.
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.