Where Parker School residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Parker School, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parker School. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parker School
Smoking is more common in Parker School
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33%), more than twice the Montana rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Parker School
44.5% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 11.7% across Montana (4 times the Montana rate). Utility shut-off threats (25.3% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (27.5% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 37.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Parker School
42.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 35.5% 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 Parker School’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.5% of Parker School adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Parker School adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Parker School adults…
Parker School runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Parker School
No hospital or community health center in Parker School 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 Parker School; ≈ 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 Parker School adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Parker School runs above Montana.
2 in 5 Parker School 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.
Parker School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Boy's Agency | — | — | — | — |
Rocky Boy's Agency: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Parker School adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Parker School
Why doesn’t Parker School have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Parker School.
What hospital is closest to Parker School?
Big Sandy Medical Center in Big Sandy, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Parker School’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 Parker School.
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.