Where Rimrock Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rimrock Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rimrock Colony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rimrock Colony
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Rimrock Colony
The closest emergency room is Logan Health - Shelby in Shelby, 28.9 miles away in a straight line. And 10.7% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.5% across Montana. For everyday care, Marias Healthcare Services is closer (8.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rimrock Colony
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Rimrock Colony runs above Montana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Rimrock Colony adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.7%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
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 Rimrock Colony’s likely range.
Care in and near Rimrock Colony
No hospital or community health center in Rimrock Colony 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 Rimrock Colony; ≈ 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 Rimrock Colony adults…
Rimrock Colony runs above MT on 5 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rimrock Colony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Rimrock Colony adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Rimrock Colony 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.
14.8% of Rimrock Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Rimrock Colony 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 Rimrock Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rimrock Colony
Why doesn’t Rimrock Colony have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rimrock Colony.
What hospital is closest to Rimrock Colony?
Logan Health - Shelby in Shelby, 28.9 miles in a straight line from Rimrock Colony’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rimrock Colony?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Marias Healthcare Services - Sunburst in Sunburst, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rimrock Colony.
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.