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Rural Health Information Hub
Rural Health Information Hub

Montana

State Office of Rural Health

Montana Office of Rural Health

Phone: 406.994.6001
Email: natalie.claiborne@montana.edu

Works to improve access to quality healthcare for rural Montana residents by providing leadership and resources to healthcare and community organizations. Focuses on recruitment and retention of health professionals into rural areas, provides technical assistance, and coordinates rural health interests and activities across the state.
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Montana Nonmetro Population

1,105,072
Estimated population
494,182 (44.7%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimate

Montana Rural Healthcare Facilities

50
Critical Access Hospitals
0
Rural Emergency Hospitals
62
Rural Health Clinics
57
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
3
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
Montana Rural Healthcare Facilities map
*Sites according to data.HRSA.gov (July 2025), showing only locations outside of U.S. Census Bureau Urban Areas with a population of 50,000 or more

Selected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Montana

Last Updated: 9/11/2025
Last Reviewed: 12/11/2023