Photo: Sociotard · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Iona is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Iona beats Idaho on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Iona. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Iona
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Iona
Iona runs below Idaho on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.6% vs 6.2%), COPD (5% vs 6.6%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Idaho 17%). Conditions ↓
Iona is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
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 Iona’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Iona’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Iona is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #8 of 59 in Idaho. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 65%.
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). Iona’s median household income is $84,914; among the 10,402 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Iona adults…
Iona runs below ID on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Iona residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Idaho. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Iona
No hospital or community health center in Iona 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 Iona; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Iona adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Iona adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Iona 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Iona adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Iona and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iona | A | 31.8% | 7.7% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Iona adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Iona
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Iona is better than Idaho on 14 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Iona’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Iona | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%11.7–16.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.5–12.9 | 13.6% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.1–18.6 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%27.2–36.7 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.7%6.6–9 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27%24–30 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31%27.8–34.3 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23%20.4–25.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.4–7.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4–5.3 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4–6 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.1–2.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.4%5.9–9 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8–13 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.2%14.7–21.7 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14–19.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.6–40.1 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%6.6–10.8 | 10.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%70.3–77 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.2%69.3–74.9 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%78.9–84.2 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.4%63.7–70.6 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%60.2–68.3 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%64.5–77.9 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.5–28.8 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%25.7–33.4 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.4–22.6 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.7%7.5–12.3 | 12.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.1–11 | 10.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.5–6.7 | 6.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.1–7.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%4.7–8.4 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%24.8–33 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%8.8–12.6 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%12.6–17.5 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.4–8.3 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.6–7.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3.1 | 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 Iona
Is Iona a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Iona is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #8 of 59 in Idaho. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Iona?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.2% and 36.7%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Iona?
Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Iona’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Iona have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–10.8%), 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 Iona 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 Iona.
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.