Photo: A.Davey from Portland, Oregon, EE UU · CC BY 2.0Where Elk River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elk River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elk River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elk River
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Elk River
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 8.3% across Idaho. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 6.2% across Idaho. In all, Elk River runs above Idaho on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Elk River, and more people treating it
42.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Elk River
The closest emergency room is Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics in Orofino, 20.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Elk River adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24% vs 29.2%) and frequent mental distress (13.5% vs 16.2%) 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 River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Elk River adults…
Elk River runs above ID on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elk River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Care in and near Elk River
No hospital or community health center in Elk River 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 River; ≈ 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).
How Elk River adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Elk River does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 Elk River 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.
0.1 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.
8.1% of Elk River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Elk River 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 Elk River adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elk River
Why doesn’t Elk River 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 River.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elk River.
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.