Gold Point Mill · Photo: Evan4211 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Elk City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elk City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elk City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elk City
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Elk City
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 8.3% across Idaho. COPD is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 6.6% across Idaho. In all, Elk City runs above Idaho on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Elk City
The closest emergency room is Syringa General Hospital in Grangeville, 33.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Elk City, and more people treating it
43% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Elk City adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.4% vs 16.2%) and depression (20.1% 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 Elk City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Elk City adults…
Elk City runs below ID on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elk City
No hospital or community health center in Elk City 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 Elk City; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Elk City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Elk City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Elk City does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 Elk City 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.
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.
7.2% of Elk City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Elk City 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 Elk City adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elk City
Why doesn’t Elk City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elk City.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elk City.
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.