Hammett, ID health
Hammett differs from Idaho on 14 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults who have had cancer (6.7% vs 8.3%). Where it trails the state: more adults facing food insecurity (21% vs 12.8%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for HammettNot graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 319 people are less certain, so we show Hammett's figures without a grade.
How Hammett compares with Idaho
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
Habits
Care & screenings
Mind & connection
Everyday needs
Disability
Out of every 100 Hammett adults…
Bars show Hammett; the black tick is Idaho. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
ID 22.2%
ID 32.7%
ID 15.5%
ID 12%
Keeping up with care
Share of Hammett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Hammett adults are doing
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of Hammett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Living with a disability
of Hammett adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Black tick: Idaho. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Care in and near Hammett
No hospital or community health center in Hammett 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 Hammett. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 40 measures for Hammett
| Measure | Hammett | Margin | Idaho | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 34.2% | 30.1–38.4% | 31.5% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% | 29.7–38.2% | 33.2% | about the same |
| Obesity | 38.2% | 30.9–46.2% | 32.1% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3% | 23.2–29.7% | 26.6% | about the same |
| Depression | 22.5% | 19.3–26.2% | 23.7% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 25.7% | 21.3–30.2% | 16.2% | worse |
| Asthma | 10.8% | 9.6–12.3% | 10.7% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 6.7% | 6–7.5% | 8.3% | better |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 10.9–14.7% | 10.1% | worse |
| COPD | 7.9% | 6.5–9.4% | 6.6% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 6.8% | 5.9–7.8% | 6.2% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.7% | 3.2–4.2% | 3.3% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8% | 13–18.6% | 12% | worse |
| Binge drink | 13.9% | 11.4–16.8% | 15.5% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 27.9% | 23.2–33% | 22.2% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5% | 32–45% | 32.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 71% | 66.7–75% | 74.3% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 56.6% | 52.7–60.4% | 66.6% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 78.6% | 75.6–81.3% | 81.1% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 54.7% | 48.8–60.1% | 61.8% | worse |
| Mammogram | 66.5% | 57.3–74.9% | 69.1% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 69.5% | 65.7–73% | 70.5% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 17.2% | 14–20.8% | 10.7% | worse |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 31.7% | 26.8–36.9% | 29.2% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 22.5% | 18.8–26.4% | 19.6% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.4% | 15.3–19.6% | 16.2% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 23.6% | 20.1–27.3% | 17.8% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 16.1% | 14.1–18.3% | 13.6% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 21% | 17.1–25.4% | 12.8% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 16.2% | 13.4–19.3% | 10.3% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 10.5% | 8.9–12.4% | 6.6% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 11% | 9.3–13% | 7.5% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 15.2% | 12.1–18.8% | 8.8% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.7% | 34.6–44.8% | 34.7% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 17.7% | 15.1–20.6% | 14.5% | |
| Thinking or memory | 18.8% | 16.2–21.5% | 16% | |
| Hearing | 9.8% | 8.6–11% | 9.3% | |
| Vision | 7.1% | 6.2–8.1% | 4.9% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 5.1% | 4.4–5.8% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 10% | 8.5–11.4% | 8.2% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Idaho figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.