Adam's, J. C., Stone Barn · Photo: CrazyforMontana · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Sun River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sun River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sun River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sun River
Arthritis, high blood pressure and cancer run high in Sun River
2 in 5 adults have arthritis (37.5%), vs 28.4% across Montana. 2 in 5 adults have high blood pressure (39.6%), vs 31.9% across Montana. Cancer is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 9.3% across Montana. In all, Sun River runs above Montana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sun River, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 78.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Sun River
The closest emergency room is Benefis Hospitals in Great Falls, 21.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Sun River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sun River adults…
Sun River runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sun River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Sun River
No hospital or community health center in Sun River 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 Sun River; ≈ 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 Sun River adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Sun River 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.
7.6% of Sun River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Sun River 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 Sun River adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sun River
Why doesn’t Sun River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sun River.
What hospital is closest to Sun River?
Benefis Hospitals in Great Falls, 21.7 miles in a straight line from Sun River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sun River.
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.