Photo: Jeremy Reeder · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Kuna is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Kuna differs from Idaho on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kuna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kuna
Binge drinking is the habit Kuna doesn’t win on
19.5% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across Idaho, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Kuna
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.5%), vs 23.7% across Idaho. Conditions ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Kuna
Kuna runs below Idaho on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4% vs 6.2%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.3%) and diabetes (7.3% vs 10.1%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Idaho 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Kuna’s likely range.
What’s behind Kuna’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kuna is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #15 of 59 in Idaho. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Kuna’s median household income is $96,219; among the 9,146 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
26 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Kuna adults…
Kuna runs below ID on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Kuna residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Idaho. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Kuna
1 community health center in Kuna, 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 Kuna; ≈ 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 Kuna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Kuna adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kuna runs above Idaho.
3 in 10 Kuna 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.
7.7% of Kuna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Kuna and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kuna adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kuna
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kuna is better than Idaho on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Kuna’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kuna | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%13–16.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.7–13.3 | 13.6% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.7–19.5 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%25.9–33.6 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.3%6.3–8.2 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.3%23.7–28.7 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.7%25.9–31.4 | 33.2% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.3%19.2–23.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.6–4.4 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.7–12.5 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.1–13.5 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18%15.5–20.5 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.5%16.9–22.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%29.5–36 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.1–11.1 | 10.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73%69.8–75.8 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%65.3–70.5 | 66.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.6%77.3–81.6 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 61.7%58.1–64.8 | 70.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.5%57.9–65 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%66.2–76.9 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%24.5–30.5 | 23.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%27.4–33.7 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%17.1–21.9 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%9.9–13.3 | 12.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9.1–12 | 10.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.6–7.4 | 6.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.3–8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.5–9.1 | 8.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%27.6–33.7 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.4–18 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–3 | 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 Kuna
Is Kuna a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kuna is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #15 of 59 in Idaho. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kuna?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.9% and 33.6%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kuna?
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa in Nampa, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Kuna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kuna have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–11.1%), 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 Kuna 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 Kuna.
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.