Building at 247 Pleasant Avenue · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Challis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Challis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Challis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Challis
The nearest ER is 49 miles from Challis
The closest emergency room is Steele Memorial Medical Center in Salmon, 49 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, North Custer Hospital District is closer (0.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Challis
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.3% across Idaho. COPD is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.6% across Idaho. In all, Challis runs above Idaho on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Challis, and more people treating it
40.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 78% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.5% statewide. 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 Idaho figure falls outside Challis’ likely range.
Care in and near Challis
1 community health center in Challis, 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 Challis; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Challis adults…
Challis runs above ID on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Challis 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.
7.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Challis adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
1 in 4 Challis 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.
8.8% of Challis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Challis 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 Challis adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Challis
Why doesn’t Challis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Challis.
Where can I get low-cost care near Challis?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cahc Behavioral Health in Challis, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Challis.
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.