Photo: davidwilson1949 · CC BY 2.0Where Arco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arco
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Arco
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.3% across Idaho. In all, Arco runs above Idaho on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Arco
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.9%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Utility shut-off threats (9.5% vs 6.6%) and no reliable transportation (10.2% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 16.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Arco
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), vs 12% 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 Arco’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arco adults…
Arco runs above ID on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.2% of Arco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Arco
1 hospital in Arco, 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 Arco; ≈ 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 Arco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Arco adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Arco 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.
Arco 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 Arco adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arco
Why doesn’t Arco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arco.
What hospital is closest to Arco?
Lost Rivers Medical Center in Arco, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Arco’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 Arco.
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. 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.