Fort Boise and Riverside Ferry Sites · Photo: Sketch by William H. Tappan · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Parma is healthier than 76%
Parma trails Idaho on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parma
Making ends meet is harder in Parma
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.5%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 6.6%) and housing insecurity (13.3% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 12.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Parma adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.8%), vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Parma
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.5%), vs 10.1% across Idaho. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.3% across Idaho. In all, Parma runs above Idaho on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Parma is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Parma is healthier than 37%. Against the 5,490 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 77%. 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 Parma’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Parma’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Parma is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 64% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Parma’s median household income is $49,231; among the 5,490 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 76%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.5% of Parma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Parma adults…
Parma runs above ID on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Parma
1 community health center in Parma, 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 Parma; ≈ 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 Parma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Parma adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Parma 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.
Parma and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parma | C+ | 36.9% | 13.5% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Parma adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Parma
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Parma is better than Idaho on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Parma’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Parma | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.8%19.8–25.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.1–18 | 13.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.8–18.6 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.9%32.7–41.6 | 32.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.7–15.3 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.5–37.4 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33–39.5 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%25.6–30.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.7–9.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%15.4–21.6 | 16.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.2–15.7 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.8%25–32.7 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.6–15.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%32–39.9 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16%13.1–19.1 | 10.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.5%70.3–76.4 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%56.7–63.2 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.6%78.1–82.9 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.5%68.4–74.3 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.6%52.6–60.7 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 60.3%53.4–67 | 69.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%20.1–25.6 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%25.3–32.7 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.6–23.7 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%14.4–20.8 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.2–15.6 | 10.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.3–11.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%10.1–15.2 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.9%37.9–46.1 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16.4–21.3 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.3–21.1 | 16% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.7–11.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 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 Parma
Is Parma a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Parma is healthier than 37% 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 Parma?
CDC estimates 36.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 41.6%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Parma?
West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Parma’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Parma have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.1–19.1%), 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 Parma 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 Parma.
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.