Where Santa Rita residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Santa Rita, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Santa Rita. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Santa Rita
Dental care lags in Santa Rita
48.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 33.7% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Santa Rita
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.6%), vs 9.9% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Santa Rita runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Santa Rita
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.5%), 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 Santa Rita’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Santa Rita adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Santa Rita adults…
Santa Rita 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.
Care in and near Santa Rita
No hospital or community health center in Santa Rita 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 Santa Rita; ≈ 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 Santa Rita adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Santa Rita runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Santa Rita 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.
19.2% of Santa Rita adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Santa Rita 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 Santa Rita adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Santa Rita
Why doesn’t Santa Rita have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Santa Rita.
What hospital is closest to Santa Rita?
Logan Health - Shelby in Shelby, 25.1 miles in a straight line from Santa Rita’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 Santa Rita?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Annex in Cut Bank, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Santa Rita.
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.