Photo: User:Velela · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Red Lodge is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Red Lodge differs from Montana on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Lodge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Lodge
Red Lodge is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Red Lodge is healthier than 78%. Against the 7,655 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 98%. Health Grade ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Red Lodge
The closest emergency room is Stillwater Billings Clinic in Columbus, 31 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Yellowstone City County Health Department is closer (17.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and high blood pressure run high in Red Lodge
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 2 in 5 adults have high blood pressure (37.8%), vs 31.9% across Montana. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%), and cancer and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Red Lodge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Montana. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Red Lodge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
What’s behind Red Lodge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Lodge is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #11 of 41 in Montana. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 84% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 61%.
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). Red Lodge’s median household income is $55,750; among the 7,655 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 98%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Red Lodge
1 hospital in Red Lodge, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Red Lodge; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Red Lodge adults…
Red Lodge runs above MT on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Red Lodge is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Red Lodge as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.1% of Red Lodge 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.
5.8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Lodge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Red Lodge adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Red Lodge does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Red Lodge 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.
Red Lodge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lodge | A− | 32.5% | 10.6% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Lodge adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Red Lodge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Red Lodge is better than Montana on 6 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Red Lodge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Red Lodge | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14–20 | 18.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.5–15.7 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.7–17.1 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%26–40 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9–12.5 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.7–42.3 | 31.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.2–39.8 | 32.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%28.9–36.2 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%10–12.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%5.6–8.3 | 7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11–16.7 | 12.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9–14.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%15.8–24.4 | 20.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%16.4–23.3 | 20.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%26.7–39 | 31.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.7–9.1 | 9.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%70.9–78.4 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.3%60.6–68 | 63.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.6–88.6 | 82.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%72.6–79.1 | 73.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%61.3–70.7 | 63.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%65.8–81.3 | 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 | 28.4%24–33.1 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.4–22.9 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%6.6–10.7 | 11.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%5.7–8.9 | 9.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%4.8–6.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%4.5–7.8 | 8.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%24.8–34 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%10.7–15.4 | 12.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10–14.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.3 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%5.8–8.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 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 Red Lodge
Is Red Lodge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Lodge is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health, #11 of 41 in Montana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Red Lodge?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26% and 40%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Red Lodge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9.1%), 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 Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge.
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.