Photo: Original photo by National Park Service, edited by Shannon · Public domainWhere Clark Fork residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clark Fork, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clark Fork. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clark Fork
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clark Fork
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Idaho. In all, Clark Fork runs above Idaho on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Clark Fork, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 76.5% 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 Clark Fork’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clark Fork adults…
Clark Fork runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clark Fork adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Care in and near Clark Fork
No hospital or community health center in Clark Fork 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 Clark Fork; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Clark Fork adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
1 in 4 Clark Fork 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.
9.6% of Clark Fork adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Clark Fork 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 Clark Fork adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clark Fork
Why doesn’t Clark Fork have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clark Fork.
What hospital is closest to Clark Fork?
Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, 19.6 miles in a straight line from Clark Fork’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clark Fork.
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.