Where Gibson Flats residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gibson Flats, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gibson Flats. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gibson Flats
Diabetes, COPD and arthritis run high in Gibson Flats
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.6%), vs 9.9% across Montana. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 7% across Montana. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.2%, vs 28.4% across Montana. In all, Gibson Flats runs above Montana on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Gibson Flats, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Montana 9.3%), yet 23% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Gibson Flats, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 77.9% 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 Gibson Flats’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Gibson Flats adults…
Gibson Flats runs above MT on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gibson Flats adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Gibson Flats
No hospital or community health center in Gibson Flats 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 Gibson Flats; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Gibson Flats adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 Gibson Flats 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.
9.9% of Gibson Flats adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Gibson Flats 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 Gibson Flats adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gibson Flats
Why doesn’t Gibson Flats have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gibson Flats.
What hospital is closest to Gibson Flats?
Great Falls Clinic Hospital in Great Falls, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Gibson Flats’ 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 Gibson Flats?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Care Center, Alliance for Youth Resource Center in Great Falls, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gibson Flats.
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.