Where Tensed residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tensed, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tensed. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tensed
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Tensed
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.3% across Idaho. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.2% across Idaho. In all, Tensed runs above Idaho on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Tensed adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.4%), vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Tensed, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 77.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Tensed’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tensed adults…
Tensed runs above ID on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tensed adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Care in and near Tensed
No hospital or community health center in Tensed 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 Tensed; ≈ 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 Tensed adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Tensed 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.
11.1% of Tensed adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Tensed and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tensed adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tensed
Why doesn’t Tensed have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tensed.
What hospital is closest to Tensed?
Benewah Community Hospital in Saint Maries, 19.9 miles in a straight line from Tensed’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tensed.
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. 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.