Where Rocky Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rocky Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rocky Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rocky Point
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Rocky Point
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.3%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Rocky Point runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rocky Point, and more people treating it
39.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Rocky Point keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.7% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.5% vs 82.5%). 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 Rocky Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rocky Point adults…
Rocky Point runs above MT on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rocky Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Rocky Point
No hospital or community health center in Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point; ≈ 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).
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.
How Rocky Point adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rocky Point does better than Montana.
3 in 10 Rocky Point 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.
6.6% of Rocky Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Rocky Point and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jette | — | — | — | — | |
| Kings Point | — | — | — | — |
Jette and Kings Point: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rocky Point adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rocky Point
Why doesn’t Rocky Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rocky Point.
What hospital is closest to Rocky Point?
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Rocky Point’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 Rocky Point?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ag Worker Health & Services in Polson, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rocky Point.
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.