Tenth Street Bridge · Photo: Jet Lowe · Public domainWhere Black Eagle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Black Eagle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Black Eagle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Black Eagle
Making ends meet is harder in Black Eagle
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16%), vs 11.7% across Montana. Utility shut-off threats (8.5% vs 6.5%) and housing insecurity (11.4% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 11.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, obesity and diabetes run high in Black Eagle
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 7% across Montana. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38%), vs 31.4% across Montana. Diabetes is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 9.9% across Montana. In all, Black Eagle runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%), and COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Black Eagle
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.1%), vs 17.2% across Montana. Depression is above the state too: 28.2%, vs 24.9% across Montana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Black Eagle’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Black Eagle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Out of every 100 Black Eagle adults…
Black Eagle runs above MT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Black Eagle is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. COPD, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Black Eagle as about how healthy they are.
How Black Eagle adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Black Eagle runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Black Eagle 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 Black Eagle
No hospital or community health center in Black Eagle 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 Black Eagle; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Black Eagle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Black Eagle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | C+ | 35.8% | 10.7% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Black Eagle adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Black Eagle
Why doesn’t Black Eagle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Black Eagle.
What hospital is closest to Black Eagle?
Benefis Hospitals in Great Falls, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Black Eagle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Black Eagle?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Care Center in Great Falls, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Black Eagle.
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.