Healthcare in Fernwood, ID
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.9%
0.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.1%
Arthritis
35.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.2%
Mobility
22.8%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
14.0%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
11.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
31.8 mi
Shoshone Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone Medical Center | 31.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gritman Medical Center | 37.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kootenai Health | 41.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics | 44.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Pullman Regional Hospital | 47.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Fernwood has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.