Palisades Dam and Powerplant Historic District · Public domainWhere Irwin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Irwin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Irwin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irwin
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Irwin
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.3% across Idaho. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.3%), vs 26.6% across Idaho. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 6.2% across Idaho. In all, Irwin runs above Idaho on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Irwin
The closest emergency room is Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs, 24 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Irwin, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 77.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Irwin keeps up with checkups
It beats Idaho on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.9% vs 74.3%) and dentist visits (76.8% vs 66.6%). 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 Irwin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Irwin adults…
Irwin runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Irwin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Care in and near Irwin
No hospital or community health center in Irwin 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 Irwin; ≈ 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.
How Irwin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Irwin does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 Irwin 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.
4.7% of Irwin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Irwin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Valley | — | — | — | — |
Swan Valley: 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 Irwin adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Irwin
Why doesn’t Irwin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Irwin.
What hospital is closest to Irwin?
Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs, 24.0 miles in a straight line from Irwin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Irwin.
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.