Where Springwater Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Springwater Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springwater Colony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springwater Colony
Dental care lags in Springwater Colony
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 20.9% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Springwater Colony’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Springwater Colony
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.9%), vs 11.7% across Montana. Utility shut-off threats (8.3% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 12% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Springwater Colony is short on dental care and mental health care
Springwater Colony’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Springwater Colony
Springwater Colony runs below Montana on cancer (6.7% vs 9.3%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 6.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Springwater Colony’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springwater Colony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Springwater Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Care in and near Springwater Colony
No hospital or community health center in Springwater Colony 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 Springwater Colony; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Springwater Colony adults…
Springwater Colony runs below MT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Springwater Colony adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Springwater Colony runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Springwater Colony 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.
Springwater Colony 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 Springwater Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Springwater Colony
Why doesn’t Springwater Colony have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Springwater Colony.
What hospital is closest to Springwater Colony?
Wheatland Memorial Hospital in Harlowton, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Springwater Colony’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 Springwater Colony.
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.