On CDC estimates, Pray is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Pray differs from Montana on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pray. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pray
Pray keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.4% vs 63.3%) and cholesterol checks (87.7% vs 82.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Pray
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Pray is insured
Only 6.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.3% across Montana. 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 Pray’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Pray’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pray is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Pray’s median household income is $96,250; among the 9,140 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pray adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Pray adults…
Pray runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pray
No hospital or community health center in Pray 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 Pray; ≈ 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 Pray adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 4 Pray 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 Pray adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Pray and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pray adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pray
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pray is better than Montana on 9 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Pray’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pray | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%14.6–21.1 | 18.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.2–16.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13–17.7 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.1%24.4–36.8 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.4–13.1 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%31.6–40 | 31.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32–40.6 | 32.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%28.7–36.3 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.4–12.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.6–8.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%6.3–9.6 | 7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–10.1 | 12.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%9.7–15.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%17.2–26.1 | 20.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.8 | 20.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.1%23.2–33.2 | 31.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%4.9–8.6 | 9.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%71.9–79.2 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.4%65.2–71.6 | 63.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.7–89.5 | 82.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%74.9–81.4 | 73.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.8%67–76.2 | 63.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%67.6–81.9 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%19.6–26.8 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.4%22.1–31.2 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.3%15.2–21.9 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%6.9–11.9 | 11.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%5.5–9 | 9.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.5–6.8 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%4.9–7.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7%5–9.3 | 8.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%25.6–35.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%11.8–17.2 | 12.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.3–14.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.7–5.2 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.3–9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.1–4.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Montana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Pray
Is Pray a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pray is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pray?
CDC estimates 30.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 36.8%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pray?
Livingston Healthcare in Livingston, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Pray’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pray have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–8.6%), against 9.3% across Montana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Pray more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pray.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.