Where Lowman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lowman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 83637. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowman
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Lowman
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.7%), vs 8.3% across Idaho. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.3% across Idaho. In all, Lowman runs above Idaho on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 43 miles from Lowman
The closest emergency room is St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Boise, 42.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Lowman, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lowman is short on primary care and dental care
Lowman’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Lowman keeps up with checkups
It beats Idaho on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.6% vs 74.3%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 81.1%). 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 Lowman’s likely range; Lowman’s figures come from ZIP code 83637, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lowman adults…
Lowman runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lowman
No hospital or community health center in Lowman 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 Lowman; ≈ 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 Lowman 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lowman adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lowman does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 Lowman 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.
6.6% of Lowman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Lowman 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 Lowman adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lowman
Why doesn’t Lowman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lowman.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lowman.
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.