Irwin, ID health
Irwin differs from Idaho on 19 of 40 measures. It has fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (7.8% vs 16.2%) and fewer uninsured adults (5.9% vs 10.7%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had cancer (11.7% vs 8.3%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for IrwinNot graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 236 people are less certain, so we show Irwin's figures without a grade.
How Irwin 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 Irwin adults…
Bars show Irwin; 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 Irwin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
How Irwin 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.
4.7% of Irwin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Living with a disability
of Irwin adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Black tick: Idaho. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Care in and near Irwin
No hospital or community health center in Irwin 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 Irwin. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 40 measures for Irwin
| Measure | Irwin | Margin | Idaho | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 37.5% | 33.5–41.4% | 31.5% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 40.1% | 36.1–43.9% | 33.2% | worse |
| Obesity | 31.3% | 26.7–36.3% | 32.1% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 33.3% | 29.7–37% | 26.6% | worse |
| Depression | 21.9% | 19.1–24.9% | 23.7% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 7.8% | 6.3–9.5% | 16.2% | better |
| Asthma | 10.1% | 8.8–11.3% | 10.7% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 11.7% | 10.5–13% | 8.3% | worse |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 9.5–13.5% | 10.1% | about the same |
| COPD | 6.6% | 5.2–8.2% | 6.6% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 7.7% | 6.5–8.9% | 6.2% | worse |
| Stroke | 3.8% | 3.2–4.4% | 3.3% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4% | 7.2–12% | 12% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 12.3% | 10.4–14.5% | 15.5% | better |
| Get no exercise | 19.2% | 15.4–23.2% | 22.2% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32% | 28.1–36.2% | 32.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 80.9% | 78.2–83.5% | 74.3% | better |
| Dentist visit | 76.8% | 74.2–79.1% | 66.6% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 89.5% | 87.8–91% | 81.1% | better |
| Colon screening | 68.8% | 64.6–72.6% | 61.8% | better |
| Mammogram | 70.5% | 63.4–76.9% | 69.1% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 77.6% | 74.1–80.7% | 70.5% | better |
| No health insurance | 5.9% | 4.4–8% | 10.7% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 25.3% | 21.8–29% | 29.2% | better |
| Lack emotional support | 17.5% | 14.7–20.6% | 19.6% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 12.5% | 10.8–14.4% | 16.2% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% | 12.6–18.8% | 17.8% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 12.6% | 10.6–14.8% | 13.6% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 7.3% | 5.4–9.5% | 12.8% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 6.3% | 4.9–7.8% | 10.3% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 4.2% | 3.3–5.1% | 6.6% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 4.7% | 3.8–5.7% | 7.5% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 4.7% | 3.3–6.3% | 8.8% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6% | 27–36.4% | 34.7% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 15% | 12.1–17.9% | 14.5% | |
| Thinking or memory | 12% | 10–14.2% | 16% | |
| Hearing | 11.1% | 9.5–12.6% | 9.3% | |
| Vision | 4% | 3.3–4.8% | 4.9% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.3% | 2.7–4% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 6.5% | 5.4–7.8% | 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.