Where Laredo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Laredo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 59501. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laredo
Loneliness runs high in Laredo
36.8% of adults feel lonely, vs 30.7% across Montana. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 24.9%, vs 21.2% across Montana. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Laredo
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.1%), vs 11.7% across Montana. Utility shut-off threats (9% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (10.1% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 12.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Laredo
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 13.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
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 Laredo’s likely range; Laredo’s figures come from ZIP code 59501, which may reach past town lines.
How Laredo adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Laredo runs above Montana.
4 in 10 Laredo 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.
12.7% of Laredo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across 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.
Out of every 100 Laredo adults…
Laredo runs above MT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Laredo
No hospital or community health center in Laredo 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 Laredo; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Laredo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Laredo 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 Laredo adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Laredo
Why doesn’t Laredo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Laredo.
What hospital is closest to Laredo?
Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Laredo’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 Laredo.
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.