Don E. Olsson House and Garage · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ronan is healthier than 69%
Ronan trails Montana on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ronan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ronan
Making ends meet is harder in Ronan
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.6%), vs 11.7% across Montana. Utility shut-off threats (11.3% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (12.7% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 16.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Ronan
55.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Ronan
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.5% across Montana. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.9%, vs 9.9% across Montana. In all, Ronan runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Ronan is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ronan is healthier than 21%. Against the 3,127 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ronan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Ronan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ronan is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 58% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Ronan’s median household income is $42,298; among the 3,127 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.2% of Ronan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ronan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Ronan adults…
Ronan runs above MT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ronan
1 hospital in Ronan, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Ronan; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ronan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ronan runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Ronan 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.
Ronan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronan | C− | 35.1% | 12.9% | 18.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ronan adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ronan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ronan is better than Montana on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Ronan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ronan | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%21.8–28.5 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.7–20.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.8–22.5 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%29.9–40.9 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.2–14.8 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%32.9–40.1 | 31.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.2%28.8–35.8 | 32.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.5%29.6–35.6 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.5–14.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.4–5.6 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.1%20.4–27.9 | 12.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.6%15.7–21.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%22.8–31.7 | 20.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.3–21.3 | 20.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%27.9–38.7 | 31.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.5–15.1 | 9.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%69.6–76.8 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.2%51.6–58.8 | 63.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.9%77.5–82.3 | 82.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.6–77.3 | 73.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%55.7–65.8 | 63.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.7%60.2–76.2 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.4–30.3 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33%28.3–37.7 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.2–27.3 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.6%17.3–24.1 | 11.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%12.5–17.3 | 9.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%9.6–13 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.7%11.1–14.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.2%13.2–19.1 | 8.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38%33.6–42.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.9%16.3–21.5 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%15.9–20.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.3–13.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Montana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Ronan
Is Ronan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ronan is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ronan?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 40.9%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ronan?
St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Ronan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Ronan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–15.1%), against 9.3% across Montana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Ronan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ronan.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.