Sweet Grass County
MontanaFIPS 30097
Pop. 3,6781 HospitalSVI 0.02RUCC 8 (Rural)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Sweet Grass County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.3% | 8.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.1% | 33.5% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.0% | 11.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.1 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,050.704 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
2
Primary Care Physicians
53.1 per 100k
3
NPs & PAs
79.7 per 100k
1
Dentists
25
Hospital Beds
6.6 per 1,000
$10,759.55
Medicare Per Capita
2117.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Sweet Grass County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 29.8% | — | |
| Depression | 23.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | — | |
| COPD | 8.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.1% | — | |
| Disability | 32.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 22.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.02
Socioeconomic Status0.07
Household Composition & Disability0.11
Minority Status & Language0.25
Housing Type & Transportation0.03
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Sweet Grass County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Medical Center | Big Timber | 25 | CAHRural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.