Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wilder is healthier than 87%
Wilder differs from Idaho on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilder. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilder
1 in 5 working-age adults in Wilder has no health insurance
21.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.7% across Idaho. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wilder
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.6%), vs 12.8% across Idaho. Housing insecurity (15.4% vs 10.3%) and utility shut-off threats (8.7% vs 6.6%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
More Wilder adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.9%), vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
Wilder is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wilder is healthier than 56%. Against the 7,448 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 87%. Health Grade ↓
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 Wilder’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Wilder’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilder is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 86% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Wilder’s median household income is $55,117; among the 7,448 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilder adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Wilder 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Wilder adults…
Wilder runs below ID on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Wilder residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Idaho. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Wilder
No hospital or community health center in Wilder 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 Wilder; ≈ 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 Wilder adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wilder does better than Idaho.
3 in 10 Wilder 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.
Wilder and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder | B | 36.4% | 12.1% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wilder adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wilder
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wilder is better than Idaho on 7 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Wilder’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wilder | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%18.1–24.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.1–15.8 | 13.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%32.1–40.8 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%25.5–31 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%29.8–35.9 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.7%18.6–23 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.4–5.7 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.9–16.8 | 16.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.5–12.3 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%23.8–32 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.7–17.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%31.8–39.7 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.3%17.1–26.1 | 10.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.5%67.1–73.9 | 74.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.9%58.9–64.9 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.4%76.5–82 | 81.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.5%63.3–69.5 | 70.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.6%54.7–62.6 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 60.6%53.8–67.2 | 69.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.7–22.8 | 23.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%26.5–33.9 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%18.9–25.3 | 19.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%15.2–22.7 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%12.8–18.2 | 10.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.3–10.2 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.2–11.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8.5–13.1 | 8.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.5%33.4–41.7 | 34.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.7–16.7 | 14.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.1–20.2 | 16% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 9.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 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 Wilder
Is Wilder a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilder is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wilder?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 40.8%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wilder?
West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Wilder’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wilder have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.1–26.1%), 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 Wilder 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 Wilder.
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.