Star Camp · Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Star is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Star differs from Idaho on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Star. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Star
What’s behind Star’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Star is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #17 of 59 in Idaho. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 85% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 56%.
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). Star’s median household income is $97,936; among the 8,879 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Star adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Out of every 100 Star adults…
Star runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Star
No hospital or community health center in Star 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 Star; ≈ 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.
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How Star adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
1 in 4 Star adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
7.1% of Star adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Star and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Star adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Star
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Star is better than Idaho on 8 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Star’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Star | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.5–18.7 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.3 | 13.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.7–17.2 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.9%26.8–34.8 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.1–11.9 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35%31.9–37.8 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.4–38.7 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%27.2–32.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.8–10 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%17.1–22.6 | 22.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.8–18.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.4%27.2–33.5 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.6–9.2 | 10.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75.3–80.5 | 74.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.5%71–75.8 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%83.1–86.5 | 81.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.8%68.3–74.7 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%65.7–72.3 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%68.6–79 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.7–28.5 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.4%24.4–30.5 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.8%15.5–20.2 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%8.7–11.9 | 12.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.6–10.3 | 10.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5–6.8 | 6.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%6–8.5 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.8%30.6–37.1 | 34.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.7–16.2 | 14.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.8–16.2 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 9.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.8–8.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 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 Star
Is Star a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Star is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #17 of 59 in Idaho. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Star?
CDC estimates 30.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 34.8%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Star?
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa in Nampa, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Star’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Star have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.2%), 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 Star 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 Star.
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.