Arrowrock Dam · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Robie Creek is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Robie Creek differs from Idaho on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Robie Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Robie Creek
Robie Creek keeps up with checkups
It beats Idaho on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.6% vs 66.6%) and cholesterol checks (87.5% vs 81.1%). Checkups ↓
Robie Creek is short on primary care and dental care
Robie Creek’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Robie Creek
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.3% across Idaho. Conditions ↓
Fewer Robie Creek adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Idaho. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Robie Creek’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Robie Creek’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robie Creek is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 71%.
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). Robie Creek’s median household income is $106,250; among the 7,716 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$133K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Robie Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Care in and near Robie Creek
No hospital or community health center in Robie Creek 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 Robie Creek; ≈ 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 Robie Creek adults…
Robie Creek runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5% of Robie Creek 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.
52 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Robie Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Robie Creek does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 Robie Creek 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.
Robie Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robie Creek | A | 31.4% | 10.5% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Robie Creek adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Robie Creek
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Robie Creek is better than Idaho on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Robie Creek’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Robie Creek | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.9%12–18.2 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%10.7–14.9 | 13.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.2–15.3 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.4%24.2–39.4 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%8.8–12.4 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%30.1–39.1 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%33.1–42.4 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.4–34.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.7–7.8 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%4.9–7.6 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.8–3.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7–10.8 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8–13.5 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.9%14.7–23.4 | 22.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.2–18.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.1%24.4–36.2 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%4.9–8.2 | 10.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.3–80.7 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.6%70.3–76.6 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.5–89.4 | 81.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%69.9–77.7 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%64.2–74.1 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.9%60–76.8 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%17.9–25 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 25.6%21.3–30.7 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.4%15–22 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%6.1–10.6 | 12.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%5.5–8.7 | 10.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.8–5.8 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.1–6.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5%3.6–6.8 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%25.6–35.6 | 34.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%10.9–16.3 | 14.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.2–14.5 | 16% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8–10.6 | 9.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.6–3.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Robie Creek
Is Robie Creek a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robie Creek is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Robie Creek?
CDC estimates 31.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.2% and 39.4%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Robie Creek?
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Boise, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Robie Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Robie Creek have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–8.2%), 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 Robie Creek more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Robie Creek.
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.