Photo: Druemdach · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Kellogg is healthier than 53%
Kellogg trails Idaho on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kellogg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kellogg
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Kellogg
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.3% across Idaho. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.2% across Idaho. In all, Kellogg runs above Idaho on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Kellogg
55.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 66.6% across Idaho. Among those 65 and older, 22% have lost all their teeth (Idaho 16.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Kellogg
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.7%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Utility shut-off threats (8.8% vs 6.6%) and no reliable transportation (9.8% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 14.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Kellogg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Kellogg is healthier than 24%. Against the 6,013 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 53%. 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 Kellogg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Kellogg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kellogg is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 47% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Kellogg’s median household income is $50,625; among the 6,013 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Kellogg adults…
Kellogg runs above ID on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kellogg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of Kellogg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Care in and near Kellogg
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Kellogg, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Kellogg; ≈ 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.
14 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Kellogg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kellogg runs above Idaho.
3 in 10 Kellogg 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.
Kellogg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg | C− | 36.5% | 13% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Smelterville | — | — | — | — | |
| Wardner | — | — | — | — |
Smelterville and Wardner: 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 Kellogg adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kellogg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kellogg is better than Idaho on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Kellogg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kellogg | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20.3–27.3 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.2–19.6 | 13.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–21 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%30–43.1 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.2–14.9 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32–39.7 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%33.4–41.6 | 33.2% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.4–36.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–10 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.6–11.6 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22%18.2–26.2 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14.1–19.9 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.9%24.3–33.7 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.3–17.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%29.2–42.3 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%9.8–15 | 10.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%70.2–77.7 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.3%51.2–59.4 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.6%76–81.3 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%69.5–76 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.3%50.2–62.2 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.5%55.9–74 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.6–27.5 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%26.1–35.5 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19–26.1 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%14.5–21.2 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%10.7–15.1 | 10.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.5–10.3 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.4–11.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%11.5–17 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.9%39–48.7 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20%17.4–22.8 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%17.5–22.7 | 16% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%9.8–12.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 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 Kellogg
Is Kellogg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kellogg 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 Kellogg?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 43.1%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kellogg?
Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Kellogg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kellogg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–15%), 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 Kellogg 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 Kellogg.
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.