Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
108.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.9 per 100K
Dentists
21.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
43.5
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 Adams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 16.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.8% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.6% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adams County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adams County reports lower mental health provider density than national norms
Health data brief for Adams County, Idaho.
Adams County has 102 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county shows 65 providers per 100,000, slightly under the national median of 70. Residents in Adams County have a life expectancy of 79.2 years, which is higher than both the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 11.4%, which is close to the state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 16.7% of the county population reports poor or fair health, aligning with the national figure of 17%. These statistics are compiled from federal and state health surveillance records. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Adams County, Idaho
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Adams County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.