Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Murphy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Murphy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Murphy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Murphy
Dental care lags in Murphy
53.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 66.6% across Idaho. Among those 65 and older, 27.6% have lost all their teeth (Idaho 16.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Murphy
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.3%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Housing insecurity (14.6% vs 10.3%) and no reliable transportation (10.5% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 14.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Murphy
The closest emergency room is Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa in Nampa, 26.7 miles away in a straight line. And 10.5% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.5% across Idaho. For everyday care, Community Health Clinics is closer (11.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Murphy’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Murphy 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.
14.2% of Murphy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Care in and near Murphy
No hospital or community health center in Murphy 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 Murphy; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Murphy adults…
Murphy runs above ID on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
4.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Murphy adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Murphy 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.
Murphy 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 Murphy adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Murphy
Why doesn’t Murphy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Murphy.
What hospital is closest to Murphy?
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa in Nampa, 26.7 miles in a straight line from Murphy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Murphy.
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.