Where Riverview Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Riverview Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Riverview Colony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverview Colony
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Riverview Colony
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Diabetes is also above the state: 13%, vs 9.9% across Montana. In all, Riverview Colony runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Riverview Colony
57.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 25.8% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Riverview Colony
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 13.6% 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 Riverview Colony’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Riverview Colony adults…
Riverview Colony runs above MT on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverview Colony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
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 Riverview Colony
No hospital or community health center in Riverview 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 Riverview 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).
How Riverview Colony adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Riverview 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.
13.5% of Riverview Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Riverview 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 Riverview Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Riverview Colony
Why doesn’t Riverview 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 Riverview Colony.
What hospital is closest to Riverview Colony?
Logan Health - Chester in Chester, 22.8 miles in a straight line from Riverview Colony’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 Riverview 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.