On CDC estimates, Groveland is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Groveland differs from Idaho on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Groveland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Groveland
COPD, obesity and diabetes run high in Groveland
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.8%), vs 32.1% across Idaho. Diabetes is also above the state: 13%, vs 10.1% across Idaho. In all, Groveland runs above Idaho on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Groveland
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.7%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Utility shut-off threats (9.1% vs 6.6%) and housing insecurity (13% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 12.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Groveland
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 12% across Idaho. Habits ↓
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 Groveland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Groveland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Groveland is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 48% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Groveland’s median household income is $76,094; among the 10,826 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Groveland adults…
Groveland runs above ID on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Groveland residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Idaho. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.8% of Groveland 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Groveland
No hospital or community health center in Groveland 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 Groveland; ≈ 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 Groveland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Groveland adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Groveland 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.
Groveland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveland | C | 41.8% | 13% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Groveland adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Groveland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Groveland is better than Idaho on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Groveland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Groveland | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%18.6–25.8 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%13.9–18.5 | 13.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15–19.5 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.8%35.6–47.4 | 32.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13%11.1–14.9 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.8%32.9–40.5 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%30.3–38 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%27–33.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.2–10.2 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.8%14.8–21.5 | 16.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13–19.4 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.2–31.5 | 22.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.7–15.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%29.1–40.1 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12%9.4–14.7 | 10.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%71–78.1 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.5%59–66.2 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.4%77.5–83.1 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.5%68.9–75.5 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.6%53.3–64 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68%59.6–76.3 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.3–27 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%24.6–33.3 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%17–23.8 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%13.3–20.5 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%10.6–15.5 | 10.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.5–10.7 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.5–10.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%9.9–16 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.6%35.5–45.4 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%15.4–21 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%15.3–20.6 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.4–11.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 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 Groveland
Is Groveland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Groveland is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Groveland?
CDC estimates 41.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.6% and 47.4%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Groveland?
Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Groveland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Groveland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–14.7%), 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 Groveland 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 Groveland.
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.