Healthcare in Fort Shaw, MT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.7%

0.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.7%

3.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.5%

1.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

1.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.0%

Arthritis

40.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.7%

Loneliness

32.0%

Lack of Support

22.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.3%

Mobility

18.7%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

10.9%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

28.2 mi

Benefis Hospitals Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Benefis Hospitals Inc	28.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Great Falls Clinic Hospital	28.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Benefis Teton Medical Center	38.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Pondera Medical Center	47.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Fort Shaw has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.