Johnny Sack Cabin · Photo: Pilleyk · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Island Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Island Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Island Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Island Park
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Island Park
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 8.3% across Idaho. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.6%, vs 26.6% across Idaho. In all, Island Park runs above Idaho on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Island Park
The closest emergency room is Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center in Big Sky, 36.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, One Health - West Yellowstone is closer (14.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Island Park, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Island Park keeps up with checkups
It beats Idaho on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.8% vs 74.3%) and dentist visits (71.3% 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 Island Park’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Island Park adults…
Island Park runs below ID on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Island Park
No hospital or community health center in Island Park 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 Island Park; ≈ 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 Island Park 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.
5.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Island Park adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Island Park does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 Island Park 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.
5.2% of Island Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Island Park 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 Island Park adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Island Park
Why doesn’t Island Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Island Park.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Island Park.
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.