Fort Hall · Photo: National Park Service photographer · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Fort Hall is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Fort Hall differs from Idaho on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 26 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Hall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Hall
Making ends meet is harder in Fort Hall
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.5%), more than twice the Idaho rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.2% vs 6.6%) and no reliable transportation (17.6% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 24.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Fort Hall
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.1%), about twice the Idaho rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Fort Hall
51.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 66.6% across Idaho. Among those 65 and older, 36.2% have lost all their teeth (Idaho 16.2%). 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 Fort Hall’s likely range.
What’s behind Fort Hall’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Hall is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. All seven of Fort Hall’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 20.7% of adults, against 13.6% across Idaho and 13% nationally.
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). Fort Hall’s median household income is $44,514; among the 3,828 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Fort Hall compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 12.1% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.3% of Fort Hall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort Hall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Out of every 100 Fort Hall adults…
Fort Hall runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fort Hall
1 community health center in Fort Hall, 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 Fort Hall; ≈ 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 Fort Hall adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Fort Hall runs above Idaho.
1 in 3 Fort Hall 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.
Fort Hall and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fort Hall adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fort Hall
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fort Hall is better than Idaho on 2 and worse on 26; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Fort Hall’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fort Hall | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31%28.4–33.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%19–22.6 | 13.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.9–22.5 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.1%39–47.2 | 32.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.1%15.6–18.8 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39%36.4–41.7 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%31.1–36.3 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%28.8–33.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.9%12.7–15.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.5–7.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%8.1–9.6 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.8–5.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 36.2%32.4–40.4 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.1%20.6–25.8 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.7%29.4–36.2 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%10.6–13.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.5%37.5–45.5 | 32.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.8%12.8–16.8 | 10.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%72.2–77.3 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.1%48.3–54 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.6%74.5–78.5 | 81.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%69.9–74.6 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.9%48.9–56.8 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 60%53.8–66.4 | 69.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%22–26.9 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%30.8–37.5 | 29.2% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.9%24–29.8 | 19.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.5%29.2–35.9 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.5%20–25 | 10.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.2%14.5–18 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.6%15.8–19.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.3%21.3–27.4 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 50.4%47.2–53.8 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.7%22.6–26.9 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.9%20.9–25 | 16% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 14.1%12.9–15.3 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.4%9.6–11.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14%12.7–15.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Fort Hall
Is Fort Hall a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Hall is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fort Hall?
CDC estimates 43.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 39% and 47.2%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fort Hall?
Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Fort Hall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fort Hall have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.8–16.8%), 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 Fort Hall more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Hall.
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.