On CDC estimates, Hayden is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Hayden differs from Idaho on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hayden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hayden
Cancer and arthritis run high in Hayden
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.3% across Idaho. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.8%), vs 26.6% across Idaho. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hayden adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Idaho. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hayden has a community health center but no hospital
Dirne Health Centers is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Kootenai Health in Coeur D'alene, 9.9 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Hayden’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Hayden’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hayden is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #16 of 59 in Idaho. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 87% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Hayden’s median household income is $82,958; among the 10,535 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hayden adults…
Hayden runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. 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.
6.9% of Hayden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Care in and near Hayden
1 community health center in Hayden, 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 Hayden; ≈ 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hayden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Hayden adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Hayden 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.
Hayden and the towns around it
Hayden has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden | A− | 30.5% | 10% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Dalton Gardens | B+ | 31.2% | 11% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Hayden Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Coeur d'Alene | A− | 31% | 9.2% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Hayden Lake: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hayden adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hayden
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hayden is better than Idaho on 8 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Hayden’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hayden | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.6–18.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 13.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.6–17.1 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.5%26.3–35.1 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.7–11.4 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31%28.1–34.1 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%31.8–38.6 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.8%28.1–33.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.5–11.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10–14.9 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9.5–12.9 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.2%16.4–22.2 | 22.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.4–18.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%28.9–37 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.9–9.5 | 10.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.2%72.1–78.1 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.1%66.1–72.1 | 66.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.9–86.3 | 81.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%71.6–77.8 | 70.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%60.9–69.1 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.3%61.2–74.5 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%20.2–26.1 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.5%24.7–32.4 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%16.9–22.6 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.3–11.6 | 12.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.9–9.6 | 10.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6.2 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9%5.7–8.2 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%31–37.9 | 34.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.6–17.4 | 14.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.5–15.7 | 16% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 9.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hayden
Is Hayden a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hayden is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #16 of 59 in Idaho. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hayden?
CDC estimates 30.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 35.1%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hayden?
Kootenai Health in Coeur D'alene, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Hayden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hayden have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–9.5%), 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 Hayden 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 Hayden.
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.