How healthy is Pony?
Pony differs from Montana on 12 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults without reliable transportation (5.9% vs 7.5%) and fewer adults facing a utility shut-off (5.2% vs 6.5%). Where it trails the state: more adults with heart disease (9.3% vs 6.6%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pony
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Pony
No hospital or community health center in Pony 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 Pony; ≈ 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 Pony adults…
Pony runs above MT on 6 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Pony adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pony does better than Montana.
1 in 4 Pony 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.
6.7% of Pony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 78 people are less certain, so we show Pony's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Pony
| Measure | Pony | Likely range | Montana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 39.3% | 34.8–43.9% | 31.9% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 38.5% | 34–43.2% | 32.8% | worse |
| Obesity | 28.9% | 22.6–36.1% | 31.4% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 36% | 31.9–40% | 28.4% | worse |
| Depression | 21.5% | 18–25% | 24.9% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 10.6% | 8.4–13% | 12.3% | about the same |
| Asthma | 10.6% | 9.2–12.1% | 11.1% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 13% | 11.6–14.5% | 9.3% | worse |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 9.9–14.2% | 9.9% | about the same |
| COPD | 8.4% | 6.5–10.5% | 7% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 9.3% | 7.9–10.9% | 6.6% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.5% | 3.8–5.3% | 3.5% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7% | 9.6–15.9% | 13.6% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 16.9% | 14–20.2% | 20.3% | better |
| Get no exercise | 20.9% | 16.2–26% | 20.6% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.9% | 22.3–33.8% | 31.4% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 76.2% | 72.4–79.8% | 72.4% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 64.4% | 60.7–67.8% | 63.3% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 87.4% | 85.2–89.5% | 82.5% | better |
| Colon screening | 67.5% | 62.1–72.2% | 63.8% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 74.9% | 66.4–81.7% | 74.8% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 80% | 76.7–83% | 73.4% | better |
| No health insurance | 8.1% | 5.8–11.1% | 9.3% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 27.7% | 23.2–32.8% | 30.7% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 20.4% | 16.9–24.5% | 21.2% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 14.8% | 12.5–17% | 17.2% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% | 15.2–23% | 18.3% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 14.8% | 12.3–17.3% | 14% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 9.2% | 6.7–12.1% | 11.7% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 7.2% | 5.5–9.1% | 9.1% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.2% | 4.1–6.3% | 6.5% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 5.9% | 4.7–7.2% | 7.5% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 6.7% | 4.6–9.1% | 8.3% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6% | 27.3–38% | 30.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 15.4% | 12.3–18.7% | 12.9% | |
| Thinking or memory | 12.5% | 10.3–14.9% | 14.3% | |
| Hearing | 11.6% | 9.9–13.3% | 8.6% | |
| Vision | 4.7% | 3.8–5.6% | 4.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.8% | 3.1–4.6% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 7.7% | 6.2–9.3% | 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 Pony door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Montana figure falls inside it, we don’t call Pony better or worse.
CDC publishes Pony directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pony.
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.