Dover Church · Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Dover is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Dover differs from Idaho on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dover. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dover
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Dover
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.3% across Idaho. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.9%, vs 26.6% across Idaho. In all, Dover runs above Idaho on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Idaho 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dover keeps up with checkups
It beats Idaho on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.7% vs 74.3%) and dentist visits (71.7% vs 66.6%). Checkups ↓
Dover adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24.2% vs 29.2%), frequent mental distress (12.7% vs 16.2%), lack of emotional support (16.2% vs 19.6%) and depression (20.3% vs 23.7%) all 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 Dover’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Dover’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dover is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 96% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 52%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Dover’s median household income is $99,821; among the 8,622 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Dover adults…
Dover runs below ID on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Dover is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Idaho. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dover as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dover adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Dover adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Dover does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 Dover 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 Dover
No hospital or community health center in Dover 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 Dover; ≈ 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.
24 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.
6.5% of Dover adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Dover and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dover adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dover
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dover is better than Idaho on 17 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Dover’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dover | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%14.5–20.2 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.1–16 | 13.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.1–14.5 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.9%25.1–37.1 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.1–13.9 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.2–42.5 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35–43.8 | 33.2% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.9%30.3–37.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–12 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.6%11.4–13.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.7–9.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.3–12.6 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.5–12.7 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.2–25.2 | 22.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.4–15.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.7%22.2–31.8 | 32.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.2–8 | 10.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.5–81.9 | 74.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.7%68.5–74.8 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.2–89.3 | 81.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%74.6–81.3 | 70.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62.2–71.3 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.8%60.4–76.1 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.3–23.6 | 23.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 24.2%20.2–28.4 | 29.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.2%13.4–19.1 | 19.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%6.9–10.4 | 12.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.7%5.5–8.1 | 10.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.6–6.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%5.2–8.1 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.8%29.5–38.7 | 34.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%14.4–19.6 | 14.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%10.9–14.6 | 16% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.4%10–12.8 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.6–8.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Idaho figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Dover
Is Dover a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dover is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dover?
CDC estimates 30.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 37.1%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dover?
Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Dover’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dover have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8%), against 10.7% across Idaho.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Dover more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dover.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.