Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, American Falls is healthier than 62%
American Falls differs from Idaho on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for American Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in American Falls
Making ends meet is harder in American Falls
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.4%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Housing insecurity (15.9% vs 10.3%) and utility shut-off threats (9.8% vs 6.6%) are higher too. 14.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in American Falls has no health insurance
19.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.7% across Idaho. Checkups ↓
More American Falls adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.3%), vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
American Falls is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, American Falls is healthier than 37%. Against the 8,251 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 62%. Health Grade ↓
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 Idaho figure falls outside American Falls’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind American Falls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, American Falls is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #51 of 59 in Idaho. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 62% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 22%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). American Falls’ median household income is $57,783; among the 8,251 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 62%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Idaho towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state American Falls is healthier than 14% of graded towns, against 37% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of American Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Keeping up with care
Share of American Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 American Falls adults…
American Falls runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near American Falls
1 hospital and 1 community health center in American Falls, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 American Falls; ≈ 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 American Falls adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 American Falls 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.
American Falls and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls | C+ | 38.2% | 12% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of American Falls adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for American Falls
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, American Falls is better than Idaho on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside American Falls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | American Falls | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.4%20–27 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.7–17.9 | 13.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.8–18.9 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%30.8–46.3 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.2–13.8 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%28.5–36.4 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%29.7–38 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%22.7–29 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–12 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6–7.8 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.4–8.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.2%16.4–24.4 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.3–16.1 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.3%24.4–34.3 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.2–16.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%26.9–40.5 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.6%16–23.5 | 10.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.3%68.3–76.2 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.4%53.4–61.4 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.3%75.6–81 | 81.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.8%67.5–74 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%54.5–65.6 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.7%53.7–72.6 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18–25 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%25.5–35.2 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.1–25.3 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.4%16.7–24.5 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.9%13.3–18.6 | 10.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.3–11.3 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9–12.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%11.4–17.1 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.3%33.5–43.3 | 34.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%14.7–19.9 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%15.9–20.8 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 9.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Idaho figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in American Falls
Is American Falls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, American Falls is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #51 of 59 in Idaho. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in American Falls?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 46.3%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to American Falls?
Power County Hospital District in American Falls, 0.3 miles in a straight line from American Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in American Falls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16–23.5%), against 10.7% across Idaho.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in American Falls more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in American Falls.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Idaho figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.