Photo: Tommyers89 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Twin Falls is healthier than 80%
Twin Falls differs from Idaho on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Twin Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Twin Falls
Twin Falls is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Twin Falls is healthier than 55%. Against the 9,228 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 80%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Twin Falls
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Utility shut-off threats (8.3% vs 6.6%) and housing insecurity (12.7% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 12% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Twin Falls adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28%), vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
Twin Falls has a top-rated hospital
St. Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Twin Falls’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Twin Falls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Twin Falls is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #40 of 59 in Idaho. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 71% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Twin Falls’ median household income is $61,205; among the 9,228 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 80%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Idaho towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Twin Falls is healthier than 33% of graded towns, against 55% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Twin Falls 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.
7.9 miles of trails across 25 parks and preserves
Care in and near Twin Falls
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Twin Falls, 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 Twin Falls; ≈ 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 Twin Falls adults…
Twin Falls runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Twin Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Twin Falls adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
1 in 3 Twin Falls 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.
Twin Falls and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls | B− | 33.2% | 10.7% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Twin Falls adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Twin Falls
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Twin Falls is better than Idaho on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Twin Falls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Twin Falls | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%18–22.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.7–15.9 | 13.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.5–19.3 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%28.5–38.2 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.3%27.2–33.4 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.3%26.1–32.5 | 33.2% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.5%23.9–29.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.6–19.5 | 16.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.8–15.4 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28%24.6–31.8 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.1–17 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%29.8–39.4 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.5–15 | 10.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72%68.5–75.3 | 74.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.5%58.2–64.9 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.7%76.5–80.7 | 81.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.2%66.8–73.1 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%58.1–67.2 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%63–77.3 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21.1–27.3 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%27.2–34.9 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.4–24.2 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%14–18.1 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 10.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%8–10.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12%10.4–13.7 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%32–39.3 | 34.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%14.3–17.9 | 14.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.7–19.4 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 9.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 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 Twin Falls
Is Twin Falls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Twin Falls is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #40 of 59 in Idaho. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Twin Falls?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 38.2%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Twin Falls?
St. Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Twin Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Twin Falls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–15%), 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 Twin Falls more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Twin Falls.
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.