Photo: Dsdugan · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Orofino is healthier than 83%
Orofino differs from Idaho on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orofino. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orofino
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Orofino
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.3% across Idaho. In all, Orofino runs above Idaho on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Orofino, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 77% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Orofino is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Orofino is healthier than 49%. Against the 6,929 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 83%. 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 Orofino’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Orofino’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orofino is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #45 of 59 in Idaho. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 78% of U.S. towns); physical distress 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). Orofino’s median household income is $53,438; among the 6,929 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Idaho towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Orofino is healthier than 24% of graded towns, against 49% nationally.
Out of every 100 Orofino adults…
Orofino runs above ID on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Orofino adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Care in and near Orofino
1 hospital in Orofino, 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 Orofino; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Orofino adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
1 in 4 Orofino adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Orofino adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Orofino and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orofino | B− | 31.6% | 12.8% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orofino adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Orofino
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Orofino is better than Idaho on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Orofino’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Orofino | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%17.9–24.8 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.2–18.8 | 13.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.9–18.1 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%25.4–38.4 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%10.9–14.9 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.4–41.8 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%32.8–41.5 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.6%31.1–38.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.4 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–12.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.9–10.2 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8–11.2 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%12.6–18.7 | 16.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.5–17.1 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%21.4–31.4 | 22.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.4–16.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%27.8–40.5 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8–12.5 | 10.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.5–80.2 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.4%60.6–68.1 | 66.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83%80.6–85.3 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%73.8–79.9 | 70.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%56.9–67.7 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 60.3%51–68.8 | 69.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%18.9–25.6 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.3%23–31.8 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%16.6–23.2 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%11.1–16.6 | 12.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.3–11.9 | 10.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%5.8–8.1 | 6.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.4–8.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.2–12.8 | 8.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.1%35.2–45.4 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.7%16.9–22.7 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.4–19.2 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.2–7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.5–11.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%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 Orofino
Is Orofino a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orofino is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #45 of 59 in Idaho. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Orofino?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 38.4%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Orofino have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.5%), 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 Orofino more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orofino.
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.