Where Brooks residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brooks, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59457. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brooks
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Brooks
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.5% across Montana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.6% across Montana. In all, Brooks runs above Montana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Brooks adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (24.7%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Brooks, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 77.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Brooks’ likely range; Brooks’ figures come from ZIP code 59457, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brooks adults…
Brooks runs above MT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brooks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Brooks
No hospital or community health center in Brooks 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 Brooks; ≈ 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 Brooks adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Brooks 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Brooks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Brooks 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 Brooks adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brooks
Why doesn’t Brooks have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brooks.
What hospital is closest to Brooks?
Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Brooks’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brooks?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is One Health - Lewistown in Lewistown, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brooks.
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.