Photo: Eddyl · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Browning residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Browning, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Browning. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Browning
Smoking is more common in Browning
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33.6%), more than twice the Montana rate. Habits ↓
More Browning adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.7%), about twice the Montana rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Browning
37.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 29.7% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). 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 Browning’s likely range.
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 Browning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Browning adults…
Browning runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Browning
No hospital or community health center in Browning 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 Browning; ≈ 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 Browning adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Browning runs above Montana.
4 in 10 Browning 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.
39.1% of Browning adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Browning and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Browning | D− | 44.2% | 18.8% | 33.5% | CDC place |
| South Browning | D− | 44.8% | 17.3% | 34.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Browning adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Browning
Why doesn’t Browning have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Browning.
What hospital is closest to Browning?
P H S Indian Hospital at Browning - Blackfeet in Browning, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Browning’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 Browning.
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.