Where Rudyard residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rudyard, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rudyard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rudyard
COPD, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Rudyard
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (13.1%), vs 9.9% across Montana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 40.3%, vs 31.9% across Montana. In all, Rudyard runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Rudyard
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), 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 Rudyard’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rudyard adults…
Rudyard runs above MT on 9 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.
Care in and near Rudyard
No hospital or community health center in Rudyard 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 Rudyard; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Rudyard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Rudyard adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Rudyard 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.
12.1% of Rudyard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Rudyard 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 Rudyard adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rudyard
Why doesn’t Rudyard have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rudyard.
What hospital is closest to Rudyard?
Logan Health - Chester in Chester, 19.5 miles in a straight line from Rudyard’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 Rudyard.
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.