Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Hidden Springs is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Hidden Springs beats Idaho on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hidden Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hidden Springs
Hidden Springs ranks #2 for health in Idaho
Out of 59 Idaho towns with a Health Grade, Hidden Springs is #2 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 96% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Hidden Springs keeps up with checkups
It beats Idaho on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79% vs 74.3%) and dentist visits (77.3% vs 66.6%). Checkups ↓
Hidden Springs is an active town
Only 14.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 22.2% across Idaho. The town has 16 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Hidden Springs’ lead shrinks
Hidden Springs is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, but 79% of the 1,974 towns with similar household incomes ($122K–$204K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Hidden Springs adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.1% vs 29.2%), frequent mental distress (13.2% vs 16.2%) and lack of emotional support (15.7% vs 19.6%) all 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 Hidden Springs’ likely range.
What’s behind Hidden Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hidden Springs is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #2 of 59 in Idaho. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 88%.
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). Hidden Springs’ median household income is $163,203; among the 1,974 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($122K–$204K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hidden Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hidden Springs adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Hidden Springs does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 Hidden Springs 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.
Out of every 100 Hidden Springs adults…
Hidden Springs runs below ID on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Hidden Springs residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Idaho. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hidden Springs
No hospital or community health center in Hidden Springs 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 Hidden Springs; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.8% of Hidden Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Hidden Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Springs | A+ | 28.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hidden Springs adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hidden Springs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hidden Springs is better than Idaho on 23 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Hidden Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hidden Springs | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.1%10–14.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.5–12.9 | 13.6% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.4–15.1 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.2%24.2–32 | 32.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.1–9.8 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%28.2–34.5 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%31–37.4 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.1%24.1–29.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–10 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.3–5.7 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.6–5.5 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5%4–6 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.5%6.4–11 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.7%12.1–17.8 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.6–19.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.8%26.7–33 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4–6.9 | 10.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%76.2–81.6 | 74.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.3%75–79.4 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.3–90 | 81.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.9%65.8–73.4 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%63.6–70.4 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%69.7–79.9 | 69.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%21.1–26.8 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 25.1%22.1–28.1 | 29.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 15.7%13.4–18.3 | 19.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.2%4.6–8.1 | 12.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.3%4.9–7.9 | 10.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.3–5.2 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.3%3.5–5.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.8%2.7–5.2 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%23.4–30.6 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%8.8–12.6 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.4–13.2 | 16% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.5–3.5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.6–6.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2–2.9 | 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 Hidden Springs
Is Hidden Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hidden Springs is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #2 of 59 in Idaho. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hidden Springs?
CDC estimates 28.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.2% and 32%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hidden Springs?
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Hidden Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hidden Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–6.9%), 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 Hidden Springs more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hidden Springs.
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.