Photo: Ransome, F.L. · Public domainWhere Wardner residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wardner, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wardner. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wardner
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Wardner
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.3% across Idaho. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.2% across Idaho. In all, Wardner runs above Idaho on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Wardner
52.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 66.6% across Idaho. Among those 65 and older, 23.3% have lost all their teeth (Idaho 16.2%). Checkups ↓
More Wardner adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.8%), 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 Wardner’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wardner adults…
Wardner runs above ID on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wardner 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Wardner
No hospital or community health center in Wardner 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 Wardner; ≈ 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 Wardner adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Wardner 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.
14.4% of Wardner adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Wardner and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg | C− | 36.5% | 13% | 16.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wardner adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wardner
Why doesn’t Wardner have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wardner.
What hospital is closest to Wardner?
Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Wardner’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wardner?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Heritage Health Kellogg in Kellogg, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wardner.
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.