Ada County Health Data
Ada County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
414
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 88.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Ada County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.9% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.5% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 6.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.7% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 8.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ada County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider access in Ada County exceeds national medians
Health data brief for Ada County, Idaho.
Ada County records 414 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, the county's primary care ratio stands at 89 providers per 100,000, also ahead of the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 79.7 years, which is longer than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 7.1% of the population is uninsured, a lower rate than the state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. Roughly 12.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is less than the national benchmark of 17%. The county’s provider data is tracked through federal enumeration systems. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.