Photo: Scoletti1 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Ammon is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Ammon beats Idaho on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ammon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ammon
COPD and stroke are less common in Ammon
Ammon runs below Idaho on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.2% vs 6.6%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (4.9% vs 6.2%). Conditions ↓
Ammon is an active town
Only 18.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 22.2% across Idaho. 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 Idaho figure falls outside Ammon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Ammon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ammon is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #10 of 59 in Idaho. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 65%.
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). Ammon’s median household income is $86,121; among the 10,301 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Ammon adults…
Ammon runs below ID on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
4.2 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ammon
No hospital or community health center in Ammon 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 Ammon; ≈ 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 Ammon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Ammon adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Ammon 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.
6.7% of Ammon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Ammon and the towns around it
Ammon has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammon | A | 31.4% | 8% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Lincoln | A | 32.8% | 6.6% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Idaho Falls | B+ | 34.3% | 10.2% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ammon adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ammon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ammon is better than Idaho on 17 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Ammon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ammon | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%10–12.7 | 13.6% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.4%27–35.9 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8%6.9–9.2 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.4%24.5–30.3 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.3%28.1–34.6 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.7%21.4–26.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.3–5.4 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.1–11.9 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.6–11.6 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.8%16–21.8 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.4–18.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%30.5–38.9 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 10.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71.2–77.5 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.7%68.9–74.4 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%79.6–83.6 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.7%65.5–71.7 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%58.8–66.9 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%62.8–76.5 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.5–28.7 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%26.4–33.4 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.9–22 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%8.6–11.7 | 12.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.7–10.4 | 10.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.6–7.9 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%26.6–33.3 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%10–13 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.5–16.9 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Ammon
Is Ammon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ammon is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #10 of 59 in Idaho. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ammon?
CDC estimates 31.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 35.9%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ammon?
Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Ammon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ammon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.1%), 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 Ammon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ammon.
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.