Photo: Richard Bauer · CC BY 2.0Where Worley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Worley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Worley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Worley
Stroke, heart disease and diabetes run high in Worley
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.3% across Idaho. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.8%, vs 10.1% across Idaho. In all, Worley runs above Idaho on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Worley is behind on routine checkups
It trails Idaho on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (61.5% vs 66.6%), colon screening (54.6% vs 61.8%) and mammograms (59.7% vs 69.1%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Worley
1 in 11 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (8.9%), vs 6.6% across Idaho. No reliable transportation (9.9% vs 7.5%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
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 Worley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Worley adults…
Worley runs above ID on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Worley 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.
11.2% of Worley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Care in and near Worley
No hospital or community health center in Worley 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 Worley; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Worley adults are doing
About the same as Idaho on each measure.
3 in 10 Worley 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.
Worley 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 Worley adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Worley
Why doesn’t Worley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Worley.
What hospital is closest to Worley?
Benewah Community Hospital in Saint Maries, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Worley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Worley?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Coeur Center in Worley, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Worley.
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.