Gorby Opera Theater · Photo: publichall · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Glenns Ferry is healthier than 57%
Glenns Ferry differs from Idaho on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glenns Ferry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glenns Ferry
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Glenns Ferry
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.3% across Idaho. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.2% across Idaho. In all, Glenns Ferry runs above Idaho on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Glenns Ferry
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.9%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 6.6%) and no reliable transportation (9.5% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 13.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Glenns Ferry adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.2%), vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
Glenns Ferry is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Glenns Ferry is healthier than 27%. Against the 6,406 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 57%. Health Grade ↓
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 Glenns Ferry’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Glenns Ferry’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glenns Ferry is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 61% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Glenns Ferry’s median household income is $51,840; among the 6,406 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Glenns Ferry compares well: binge drinking, 11.8% (U.S. 15.4%).
Out of every 100 Glenns Ferry adults…
Glenns Ferry runs above ID on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.9% of Glenns Ferry 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Glenns Ferry
1 community health center in Glenns Ferry, 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 Glenns Ferry; ≈ 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 Glenns Ferry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Glenns Ferry adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Glenns Ferry 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.
Glenns Ferry and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenns Ferry | C | 37.1% | 14.8% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glenns Ferry adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glenns Ferry
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glenns Ferry is better than Idaho on 2 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Glenns Ferry’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glenns Ferry | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.5%20.7–28.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.2–20.1 | 13.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.2–18.6 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%29.5–44.6 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%12.7–17.1 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.5%36.1–45 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%33.8–42.8 | 33.2% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34%30.3–37.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8–10.5 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.4–12 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.6%19.4–28 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.4%12.5–18.6 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%24–34.7 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.8%9.6–14.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%30–42.6 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.9%11.3–17 | 10.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%72–79.1 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%54.6–62.3 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.3–84.8 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%72.9–79.2 | 70.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.2%55.7–66.5 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.8%58.6–75.9 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19–26.2 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%25.5–35.8 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.6–24.5 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%14.8–21.4 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%10.9–15.2 | 10.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.4 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.1–11 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.9%11.1–16.9 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.2%37.8–48.6 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.1%18.9–25.7 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%15.4–20.4 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.4–8.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.3–12.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 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 Glenns Ferry
Is Glenns Ferry a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glenns Ferry is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glenns Ferry?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 44.6%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glenns Ferry?
St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center in Mountain Home, 23.4 miles in a straight line from Glenns Ferry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glenns Ferry have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–17%), 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 Glenns Ferry more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glenns Ferry.
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.