How healthy is Cascade Colony?
Cascade Colony differs from Montana on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cascade Colony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cascade Colony
Mental distress runs high in Cascade Colony
22.4% of adults are in frequent mental distress, vs 17.2% across Montana. Depression is above the state too: 31.2%, vs 24.9% across Montana. Mind & connection ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Cascade Colony
The closest emergency room is Benefis Hospitals in Great Falls, 26.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and diabetes are less common in Cascade Colony
Cascade Colony runs below Montana on six chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.7% vs 9.3%), diabetes (7.3% vs 9.9%) and heart disease (4.9% 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 Cascade Colony’s likely range; no Health Grade: estimates for a town this small are less certain.
How Cascade Colony adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cascade Colony runs above Montana.
4 in 10 Cascade 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.
Care in and near Cascade Colony
No hospital or community health center in Cascade 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 Cascade 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 Cascade Colony adults…
Cascade Colony runs below MT on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cascade 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.
9.2% of Cascade Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cascade Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 44 people are less certain, so we show Cascade Colony's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Cascade Colony
| Measure | Cascade Colony | Likely range | Montana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 26.4% | 23.9–29.1% | 31.9% | better |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% | 26–31.6% | 32.8% | better |
| Obesity | 33.6% | 29.4–38.3% | 31.4% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 23.8% | 21.6–26.2% | 28.4% | better |
| Depression | 31.2% | 27.8–35% | 24.9% | worse |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 8.4% | 6.8–10.2% | 12.3% | better |
| Asthma | 12.9% | 11.4–14.6% | 11.1% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 6.7% | 6–7.5% | 9.3% | better |
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 6.3–8.4% | 9.9% | better |
| COPD | 6.1% | 5–7.2% | 7% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 4.9% | 4.2–5.6% | 6.6% | better |
| Stroke | 2.6% | 2.3–3% | 3.5% | better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4% | 11.3–17.7% | 13.6% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 23.2% | 20.3–26.4% | 20.3% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 21.5% | 17.5–25.7% | 20.6% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35% | 31.2–39% | 31.4% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 69.7% | 66.3–73.2% | 72.4% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 62.4% | 59.4–65.4% | 63.3% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 76.7% | 72.9–80.2% | 82.5% | worse |
| Colon screening | 63.6% | 59.6–67.5% | 63.8% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 77.1% | 71.3–82.2% | 74.8% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 67.8% | 64.9–70.6% | 73.4% | worse |
| No health insurance | 10% | 7.1–13.7% | 9.3% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 37.4% | 33–42% | 30.7% | worse |
| Lack emotional support | 23.5% | 19.9–27.4% | 21.2% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 22.4% | 19.4–25.4% | 17.2% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% | 15–21.6% | 18.3% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 13.6% | 11.6–15.7% | 14% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 13.1% | 9.7–17.3% | 11.7% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 10% | 7.7–12.7% | 9.1% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 6.9% | 5.5–8.4% | 6.5% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 8.1% | 6.4–10.2% | 7.5% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 9.2% | 6.5–12.7% | 8.3% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5% | 27.9–37.3% | 30.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 10.7% | 8.8–12.6% | 12.9% | |
| Thinking or memory | 17.8% | 14.6–21.3% | 14.3% | |
| Hearing | 7.1% | 6.2–8.1% | 8.6% | |
| Vision | 4% | 3.4–4.8% | 4.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 2.9% | 2.4–3.4% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 8.5% | 7–10.3% | 8% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Cascade Colony door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Montana figure falls inside it, we don’t call Cascade Colony better or worse.
CDC publishes Cascade Colony directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cascade Colony.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.