Cataldo Mission · Photo: Vatsun at en.wikipedia · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Pinehurst is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Pinehurst differs from Idaho on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pinehurst. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pinehurst
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pinehurst
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.3% across Idaho. In all, Pinehurst runs above Idaho on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Pinehurst
55.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 66.6% across Idaho. Among those 65 and older, 23.6% have lost all their teeth (Idaho 16.2%). Checkups ↓
More Pinehurst adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.9%), vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
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 Pinehurst’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Pinehurst’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pinehurst is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 57% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Pinehurst’s median household income is $68,676; among the 10,416 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Pinehurst adults…
Pinehurst runs above ID on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pinehurst 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.
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Care in and near Pinehurst
No hospital or community health center in Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst; ≈ 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).
How Pinehurst adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Pinehurst 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.
12% of Pinehurst adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Pinehurst and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst | C | 35.3% | 14.1% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pinehurst adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pinehurst
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pinehurst is better than Idaho on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Pinehurst’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pinehurst | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%19.8–27.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.3–20.1 | 13.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.3 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%29.1–42 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.1–16.2 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%35–43 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%35.8–44.3 | 33.2% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.6%33.1–40.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.2–13 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–12 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%8.9–12.5 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.6%19.7–27.8 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%12.8–18.3 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.9%24.1–34.1 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.1–16.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%28.4–41.6 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%8.5–13.5 | 10.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73.4–80.1 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.6%51.4–59.7 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%79.7–84.5 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.1–79.3 | 70.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.8%53–64.2 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%63–79.7 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.6–26.3 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.5%24.8–34.3 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.1–25.3 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%12.4–18.8 | 12.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.1–13.1 | 10.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 6.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.3–10 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12%9.6–14.8 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.6%39.4–49.7 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.8%18.6–25.1 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%15.9–21.2 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.5%12–15.2 | 9.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.4–12.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 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 Pinehurst
Is Pinehurst a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pinehurst is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pinehurst?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 42%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pinehurst?
Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Pinehurst’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pinehurst have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–13.5%), 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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst.
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.