Where Sunburst residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sunburst, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sunburst. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunburst
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Sunburst
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.6%), vs 9.9% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Sunburst runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sunburst
52.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 24.7% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
More Sunburst adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.5%), vs 20.6% 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 Sunburst’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sunburst adults…
Sunburst runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunburst adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Sunburst
1 community health center in Sunburst, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sunburst; ≈ 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 Sunburst adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sunburst runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Sunburst 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.
18.1% of Sunburst adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Sunburst 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 Sunburst adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sunburst
Why doesn’t Sunburst have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sunburst.
What hospital is closest to Sunburst?
Logan Health - Shelby in Shelby, 25.3 miles in a straight line from Sunburst’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 Sunburst?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Marias Healthcare Services - Sunburst in Sunburst, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sunburst.
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.