Where Richey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richey
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Richey
The closest emergency room is Mccone County Health Center in Circle, 28.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Richey
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 9.3% across Montana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Richey adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Montana. 1 in 13 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 Richey’s likely range.
Care in and near Richey
No hospital or community health center in Richey 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 Richey; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.8% of Richey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Out of every 100 Richey adults…
Richey runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Richey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Richey adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Richey 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.
Richey 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 Richey adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Richey
Why doesn’t Richey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richey.
What hospital is closest to Richey?
Mccone County Health Center in Circle, 28.5 miles in a straight line from Richey’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 Richey.
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.