Photo: I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license: · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Brockton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brockton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brockton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brockton
Dental care lags in Brockton
40.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 34.3% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Brockton
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.9%), about twice the Montana rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Brockton
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40.5%), 3 times the Montana rate. Utility shut-off threats (22.3% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (25.5% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 32.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Brockton’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brockton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.8% of Brockton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Out of every 100 Brockton adults…
Brockton runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brockton
No hospital or community health center in Brockton 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 Brockton; ≈ 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).
How Brockton adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Brockton runs above Montana.
4 in 10 Brockton 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.
Brockton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brockton adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Brockton
Why doesn’t Brockton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brockton.
What hospital is closest to Brockton?
Poplar Community Hospital in Poplar, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Brockton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brockton.
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.