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Roy, MT Health Statistics
31.0% of adults have obesity and 12.2% have diabetes, among about 96 residents.
- Obesity
- 31.0%
- #282 of 380 · -2.3 pts
- Diabetes
- 12.2%
- #167 of 380 · about the same
- Smoking
- 13.2%
- about the same
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 6.8%
- -4.3 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- Cancer12.4% vs 7.7%
- Hearing10.3% vs 6.8%
- Arthritis34.2% vs 25.2%
Lower than the U.S.
- Received SNAP6.6% vs 12.8%
- Housing insecurity7.4% vs 13.0%
- Food insecurity9.3% vs 15.9%
Health measures
Roy, MT compared with Montana and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | MT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0%-2.3 pts | 31.5% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.2%about the same | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%+5.8 pts | 32.0% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 37.8%+1.4 pts | 32.8% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%+2.2 pts | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 4.3%+0.9 pts | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.2%+1.0 pts | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 8.5%+2.0 pts | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 12.4%+4.7 pts | 9.3% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 34.2%+9.0 pts | 28.4% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 22.2%+0.6 pts | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 8.8%-3.8 pts | 12.3% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | MT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 13.2%about the same | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%+1.0 pts | 20.3% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 22.1%-3.1 pts | 20.7% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 28.5%-7.6 pts | 31.4% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | MT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 6.8%-4.3 pts | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 77.2%about the same | 72.4% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 67.6%+5.9 pts | 63.2% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 79.0%+3.5 pts | 73.4% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9%+2.7 pts | 82.5% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 68.9%+5.2 pts | 63.8% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 76.8%+0.7 pts | 74.8% | 76.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in Roy, MT?
- About 31.0% of adults in Roy, MT have obesity, compared with 31.5% in Montana and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #282 of 380 cities and towns in Montana.
- How common is diabetes in Roy, MT?
- About 12.2% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (Montana 10.0%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in Roy, MT?
- About 13.2% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.
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