Photo: rustejunk · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Kamiah is healthier than 83%
Kamiah differs from Idaho on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kamiah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kamiah
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Kamiah
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.3% across Idaho. In all, Kamiah runs above Idaho on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Idaho 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Kamiah adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.3%), vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Kamiah, and more people treating it
43.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 79.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Kamiah is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Kamiah is healthier than 24%. Against the 1,445 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 83%. Health Grade ↓
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 Kamiah’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Kamiah’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kamiah is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 61% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Kamiah’s median household income is $36,071; among the 1,445 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Kamiah compares well: binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%).
Out of every 100 Kamiah adults…
Kamiah runs above ID on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Kamiah is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Idaho. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Kamiah as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Kamiah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Care in and near Kamiah
No hospital or community health center in Kamiah 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 Kamiah; ≈ 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).
How Kamiah adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Kamiah 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.
14.8% of Kamiah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Kamiah and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiah | C− | 35.9% | 15.8% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kamiah adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kamiah
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kamiah is better than Idaho on 2 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Kamiah’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kamiah | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%21.8–29.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16–20.9 | 13.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.4–18.6 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%28.5–43.7 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%13.6–18.2 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.1%38.9–47.5 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%35.8–44.9 | 33.2% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.6%33.9–41.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.3–13.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11%9.7–12.4 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10–14.3 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%5–6.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%13.9–20.3 | 16.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.4–19.6 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%26.2–36.9 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.2–13.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%28.1–41.5 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9–14.5 | 10.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.6–80.8 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.7%55.6–63.4 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%80.1–84.8 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76–81.7 | 70.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%59.3–69.6 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.6%58.2–75.8 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.1–26.2 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%24.4–34.1 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%17–24 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%14.6–21.5 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%9.8–14.1 | 10.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.4–10.2 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.3–11.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8%11.9–18.1 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.2%39.2–49.5 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.8%20.4–27.5 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%15.8–21.1 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 15%13.3–16.8 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.2–13.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.1–7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Kamiah
Is Kamiah a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kamiah is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kamiah?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 43.7%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kamiah?
St. Mary's Hospital in Cottonwood, 19.7 miles in a straight line from Kamiah’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Kamiah have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–14.5%), 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 Kamiah more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kamiah.
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.