Photo: USGS · Public domainWhere Sweet Grass residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sweet Grass, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sweet Grass. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sweet Grass
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sweet Grass
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), about twice the Montana rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), vs 6.6% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Sweet Grass runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Sweet Grass adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.5%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Sweet Grass
55.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 24.2% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). 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 Sweet Grass’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Sweet Grass adults…
Sweet Grass 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sweet Grass adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Sweet Grass
No hospital or community health center in Sweet Grass 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 Sweet Grass; ≈ 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 Sweet Grass adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Sweet Grass 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.
14.9% of Sweet Grass adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Sweet Grass 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 Sweet Grass adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sweet Grass
Why doesn’t Sweet Grass have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sweet Grass.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sweet Grass?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Marias Healthcare Services - Sunburst in Sunburst, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sweet Grass.
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.