Where Ferdinand residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ferdinand, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ferdinand. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ferdinand
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ferdinand
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Idaho. In all, Ferdinand runs above Idaho on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Ferdinand, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Idaho 10.7%), yet 21.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Ferdinand, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 74.5% 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 Ferdinand’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ferdinand adults…
Ferdinand runs above ID on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ferdinand adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Care in and near Ferdinand
No hospital or community health center in Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Ferdinand adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Ferdinand 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Ferdinand adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ferdinand
Why doesn’t Ferdinand have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ferdinand.
What hospital is closest to Ferdinand?
St. Mary's Hospital in Cottonwood, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Ferdinand’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ferdinand.
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.