Where Little Browning residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Browning, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little Browning. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Browning
Making ends meet is harder in Little Browning
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.7%), 3 times the Montana rate. Utility shut-off threats (18.1% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (20.8% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 24.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Little Browning
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.2%), about twice the Montana rate. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Little Browning
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (25.1%), vs 17.2% across Montana. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 29.5%, vs 21.2% across Montana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Little Browning’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.4% of Little Browning 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.
How Little Browning adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Little Browning runs above Montana.
2 in 5 Little 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.
Out of every 100 Little Browning adults…
Little Browning runs below MT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Little Browning
No hospital or community health center in Little 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 Little 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Little Browning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Little Browning and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut Bank | D | 37.2% | 13.7% | 23% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Little Browning adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Browning
Why doesn’t Little 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 Little Browning.
What hospital is closest to Little Browning?
Logan Health - Shelby in Shelby, 24.3 miles in a straight line from Little Browning’s 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 Little Browning?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Annex in Cut Bank, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Little 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.