Where Inkom residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Inkom, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Inkom. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Inkom
Fewer Inkom 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Inkom is insured
Only 7.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.7% across Idaho. Checkups ↓
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 Inkom’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Inkom adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Keeping up with care
Share of Inkom adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Out of every 100 Inkom adults…
Inkom runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Inkom
No hospital or community health center in Inkom 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 Inkom; ≈ 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 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Inkom adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Inkom 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.
Inkom and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Inkom adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Inkom
Why doesn’t Inkom have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Inkom.
What hospital is closest to Inkom?
Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Inkom’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Inkom.
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. 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.