Photo: User:Quasipalm · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Heyburn is healthier than 86%
Heyburn differs from Idaho on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Heyburn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Heyburn
Many Heyburn adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 6 working-age adults has no health insurance (17.2%, vs 10.7% across Idaho). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 19.6%, is about level with the state’s 17.8%. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Heyburn
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.3%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Housing insecurity (13.1% vs 10.3%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Heyburn is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Heyburn is healthier than 64%. Against the 9,757 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 86%. 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 Heyburn’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Heyburn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heyburn is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #33 of 59 in Idaho. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 76% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Heyburn’s median household income is $64,179; among the 9,757 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 86%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Idaho towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Heyburn is healthier than 45% of graded towns, against 64% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Heyburn 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.
9.8% of Heyburn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Out of every 100 Heyburn adults…
Heyburn runs below ID on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Heyburn residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Idaho. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Heyburn
No hospital or community health center in Heyburn 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 Heyburn; ≈ 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Heyburn adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
1 in 3 Heyburn 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.
Heyburn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Heyburn adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Heyburn
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Heyburn is better than Idaho on 2 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Heyburn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Heyburn | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%16.5–22.8 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12–15.8 | 13.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%13.9–18.3 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%27.8–41.5 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–12.1 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%27.1–34.5 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%28.6–36.5 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.2%20.4–26.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.7–11.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.3–7.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5–7.1 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15%12.2–18.1 | 16.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.7–14.3 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%21.7–31 | 22.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.3–18 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%26.6–39.2 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.2%14–20.7 | 10.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.8%66.7–74.7 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%56.1–63.5 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.2%76.2–81.9 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.4%67.1–73.6 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%54.3–64.8 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%61.3–77.6 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.3–23.7 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%26.6–36.5 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.2–26.4 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.3%13.3–19.6 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%10.9–15.5 | 10.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 6.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.3–10 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%7.8–12 | 8.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%30.4–40.2 | 34.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.4–16.9 | 14.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.4–19.4 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–10 | 9.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7–9.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 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 Heyburn
Is Heyburn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heyburn is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #33 of 59 in Idaho. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Heyburn?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 41.5%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Heyburn?
Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Heyburn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Heyburn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14–20.7%), 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 Heyburn more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Heyburn.
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.