Where Sand Coulee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sand Coulee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sand Coulee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sand Coulee
Arthritis runs high in Sand Coulee
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.9%), vs 28.4% across Montana. Conditions ↓
Sand Coulee keeps up with checkups
It beats Montana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.4% vs 72.4%) and cholesterol checks (85.6% 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 Sand Coulee’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sand Coulee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Sand Coulee adults…
Sand Coulee runs above MT on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sand Coulee
No hospital or community health center in Sand Coulee 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 Sand Coulee; ≈ 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 Sand Coulee adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Sand Coulee 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.
6.9% of Sand Coulee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Sand Coulee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Colony | — | — | — | — | |
| Tracy | — | — | — | — |
Big Stone Colony and Tracy: 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 Sand Coulee adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sand Coulee
Why doesn’t Sand Coulee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sand Coulee.
What hospital is closest to Sand Coulee?
Great Falls Clinic Hospital in Great Falls, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Sand Coulee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sand Coulee?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Care Center, Alliance for Youth Resource Center in Great Falls, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sand Coulee.
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.