Where Rexford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rexford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rexford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rexford
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rexford
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.4%), more than twice the Montana rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.8%), more than twice the Montana rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Rexford runs above Montana on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Rexford adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.4%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 48 miles from Rexford
The closest emergency room is Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, 47.6 miles away in a straight line. And 10.7% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.5% across Montana. For everyday care, Lincoln County Community Health Center, Incorporated is closer (39 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Rexford, and more people treating it
52% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. 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 Rexford’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rexford adults…
Rexford runs above MT on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Rexford
No hospital or community health center in Rexford 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 Rexford; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Rexford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Rexford adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 4 Rexford 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.
18.7% of Rexford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Rexford 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 Rexford adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rexford
Why doesn’t Rexford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rexford.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rexford.
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.