Where Fox Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fox Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fox Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fox Lake
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Fox Lake
The closest emergency room is Sidney Health Center in Sidney, 21.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Obesity runs high in Fox Lake
2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.5%), vs 31.4% across Montana. Conditions ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Fox Lake
Fox Lake runs below Montana on five chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5% vs 6.6%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.5%) and cancer (7.6% vs 9.3%). Conditions ↓
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 Fox Lake’s likely range.
Care in and near Fox Lake
No hospital or community health center in Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Fox Lake adults…
Fox Lake runs below MT on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Fox Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Fox Lake adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Fox Lake 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.
7.1% of Fox Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fox Lake
Why doesn’t Fox Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fox Lake.
What hospital is closest to Fox Lake?
Sidney Health Center in Sidney, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Fox Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fox Lake.
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.