Photo: Leaflet · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hailey is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Hailey beats Idaho on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hailey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hailey
Obesity and COPD are less common in Hailey
Hailey runs below Idaho on seven chronic conditions, most of all obesity (23.7% vs 32.1%), COPD (5.1% vs 6.6%) and heart disease (5% vs 6.2%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Idaho 17%). Conditions ↓
Hailey adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.9% vs 16.2%) and depression (19.3% vs 23.7%) 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 Hailey’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Hailey’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hailey is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #4 of 59 in Idaho. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 97% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 81%.
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). Hailey’s median household income is $90,760; among the 9,866 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hailey adults…
Hailey runs below ID on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Hailey residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Idaho. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Hailey adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hailey does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 Hailey 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.
Care in and near Hailey
No hospital or community health center in Hailey 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 Hailey; ≈ 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.
7 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hailey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Hailey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Hailey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailey | A | 23.7% | 8.8% | 10% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hailey adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hailey
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hailey is better than Idaho on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Hailey’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hailey | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%12.8–17.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.3–13.7 | 13.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.1–15.9 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.7%18.1–29.2 | 32.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 26.7%23.1–30.1 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.9%27.8–35.6 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.6%19.7–25.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.7–11.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.4–5.6 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.3–6 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.3–9.6 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8–12 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.6%15.9–23.3 | 22.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%12.9–18.7 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.3%23.8–35.6 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%9.8–13.9 | 10.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.5%69.4–77.1 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.6%66.2–72.9 | 66.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.6–85.7 | 81.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.2%66.3–73.6 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%59.2–69.2 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%65.8–80.5 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.2–22.2 | 23.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 26.9%22.8–31.6 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.7–22.9 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.4%9.4–13.8 | 12.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.6–12.1 | 10.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5–6.9 | 6.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.3–8.1 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%24.2–32.4 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%9.8–13.5 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%11.6–15.4 | 16% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.4 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.5–7.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Hailey
Is Hailey a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hailey is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #4 of 59 in Idaho. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hailey?
CDC estimates 23.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.1% and 29.2%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hailey?
St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center in Ketchum, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Hailey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hailey have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–13.9%), 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 Hailey more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hailey.
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.