Priest River Experimental Forest · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Coolin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coolin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coolin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coolin
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Coolin
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.3% across Idaho. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Idaho. In all, Coolin runs above Idaho on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Coolin, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 77.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Coolin adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13% vs 16.2%) and depression (19.4% vs 23.7%) both run below Idaho. Mind & connection ↓
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 Coolin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Coolin adults…
Coolin runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coolin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Coolin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Coolin does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 Coolin 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.
Care in and near Coolin
No hospital or community health center in Coolin 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 Coolin; ≈ 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 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7% of Coolin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Coolin 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 Coolin adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coolin
Why doesn’t Coolin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coolin.
What hospital is closest to Coolin?
Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Coolin’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 Coolin.
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.