St. James' Episcopal Mission Church · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Dubois residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dubois, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dubois. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dubois
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Dubois
The closest emergency room is Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, 32.1 miles away in a straight line. And 10% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.5% across Idaho. For everyday care, Upper Valley Community Health, Services is closer (0.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Dubois adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dubois
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.1%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Housing insecurity (15.1% vs 10.3%) and utility shut-off threats (9.1% vs 6.6%) are higher too. 13.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Dubois, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 75% 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 Dubois’ likely range.
Care in and near Dubois
1 community health center in Dubois, 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 Dubois; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.9% of Dubois adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dubois adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Out of every 100 Dubois adults…
Dubois runs above ID on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Dubois adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Dubois 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.
Dubois and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Dubois adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dubois
Why doesn’t Dubois have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dubois.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dubois?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Grand Peaks Medical - Dubois in Dubois, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dubois.
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.