Photo: Mike Cline · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pony
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Pony
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Pony runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pony, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Pony
The closest emergency room is Ruby Valley Medical Center in Sheridan, 20.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Pony’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pony adults…
Pony runs above MT on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Pony
No hospital or community health center in Pony 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 Pony; ≈ 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 Pony adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pony does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Pony 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.
6.7% of Pony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Pony 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 Pony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pony
Why doesn’t Pony have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pony.
What hospital is closest to Pony?
Ruby Valley Medical Center in Sheridan, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Pony’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 Pony.
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.