Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Moreland is healthier than 56%
Moreland differs from Idaho on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moreland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moreland
Making ends meet is harder in Moreland
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.1%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Utility shut-off threats (8.6% vs 6.6%) and housing insecurity (13.1% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 11.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, COPD and obesity run high in Moreland
1 in 8 adults have diabetes (13.1%), vs 10.1% across Idaho. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. Obesity is also above the state: 40.3%, vs 32.1% across Idaho. In all, Moreland runs above Idaho on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Moreland has no health insurance
14% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.7% across Idaho. Checkups ↓
Moreland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Moreland is healthier than 36%. Against the 9,109 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 56%. 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 Moreland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Moreland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moreland is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 60% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Moreland’s median household income is $60,682; among the 9,109 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Moreland compares well: binge drinking, 12.9% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Moreland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Out of every 100 Moreland adults…
Moreland runs above ID on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moreland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Care in and near Moreland
No hospital or community health center in Moreland 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 Moreland; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Moreland adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Moreland 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.
Moreland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moreland adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moreland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moreland is better than Idaho on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Moreland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moreland | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22%18.8–25.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.7–17.9 | 13.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.5–18.6 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%34.2–46 | 32.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.2–15 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%32.4–39.8 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%30.8–38.3 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.6–32.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%6.9–9.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%11.7–17.9 | 16.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.6–16.8 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.2–31 | 22.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.6–15.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%28.6–39.6 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%11.5–16.8 | 10.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%71–78.1 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.9%60.4–67.5 | 66.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.8%77.2–82.1 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.2–76.3 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%59–68.6 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67%58.6–75.2 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.2–25.5 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%25.6–34 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.5–24 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.1%14.1–20.3 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11–15.2 | 10.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.3–9.9 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%7.9–10.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%9.7–14.5 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.8%36–45.6 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.1%15.4–20.8 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.2–20.3 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.1–11 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4–5.4 | 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 Moreland
Is Moreland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moreland is healthier than 36% 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 Moreland?
CDC estimates 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 46%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moreland?
Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Moreland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Moreland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–16.8%), 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 Moreland 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 Moreland.
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.