Photo: Rickmouser45 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Eagle is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Eagle differs from Idaho on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eagle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eagle
Eagle keeps up with checkups
It beats Idaho on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.9% vs 74.3%) and dentist visits (75.5% vs 66.6%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Eagle
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.3% across Idaho. Conditions ↓
Eagle adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.7% vs 29.2%), frequent mental distress (13.2% vs 16.2%) and lack of emotional support (16.1% vs 19.6%) 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 Eagle’s likely range.
What’s behind Eagle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eagle is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #5 of 59 in Idaho. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 76%.
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). Eagle’s median household income is $122,894; among the 5,319 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$154K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eagle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Eagle adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Eagle does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 Eagle 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.
Out of every 100 Eagle adults…
Eagle runs below ID on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Eagle
No hospital or community health center in Eagle 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 Eagle; ≈ 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.
90 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Eagle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Eagle and the towns around it
Eagle has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle | A | 28.2% | 9.9% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Avimor | — | — | — | — | |
| Boise City | A | 29% | 8.7% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Star | A− | 30.9% | 10.5% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Meridian | A | 28.8% | 8.4% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Avimor: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eagle adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eagle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eagle is better than Idaho on 20 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Eagle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eagle | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.6–16.1 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11–13.8 | 13.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.2%24.5–31.8 | 32.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%31.9–37.8 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33.4–39.8 | 33.2% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.2%27.5–32.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.4 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.5–11.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%7–10.2 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.8–10.6 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.4%15–19.8 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%13.1–17.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.6%25.6–31.7 | 32.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.4–7.4 | 10.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77.2–82.2 | 74.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.5%73.1–77.7 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.9–88.8 | 81.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.2–76.5 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%66.1–72.6 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%69.7–79.8 | 69.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%21–26.3 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 25.7%23–28.7 | 29.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.1%14.1–18.3 | 19.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 12.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 10.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.8–5 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.3–5.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9%4.1–5.7 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%28–34 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 14.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 16% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 9.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Eagle
Is Eagle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eagle is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #5 of 59 in Idaho. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eagle?
CDC estimates 28.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 31.8%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eagle?
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa in Nampa, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Eagle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eagle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.4%), 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 Eagle more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eagle.
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.