Bruneau Episcopal Church · Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bruneau residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bruneau, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bruneau. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bruneau
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bruneau
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.3% across Idaho. In all, Bruneau runs above Idaho on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bruneau
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.4%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Utility shut-off threats (10% vs 6.6%) and housing insecurity (14.8% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 16.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Bruneau
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), 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 Bruneau’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bruneau adults…
Bruneau runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. 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.
16.3% of Bruneau 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Bruneau
No hospital or community health center in Bruneau 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 Bruneau; ≈ 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 Bruneau adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Bruneau adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Bruneau 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.
Bruneau 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 Bruneau adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bruneau
Why doesn’t Bruneau have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bruneau.
What hospital is closest to Bruneau?
St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center in Mountain Home, 19.1 miles in a straight line from Bruneau’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bruneau.
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.