Adams County Health Data

Adams County, Idaho

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Adams County, Idaho

Adams County above national health marks

At 79.2 years, Adams County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.1 years by just over three years. However, 16.7% of Adams residents report poor or fair health, edging closer to the national rate of 17.8%.

Adams County outpaces Idaho average

Adams County's 79.2-year life expectancy ranks second in Idaho, surpassing the state average of 77.5 years by 1.7 years. Its 16.7% poor/fair health rate sits slightly above Idaho's typical county profile.

Adams keeps pace with Ada and Boise

Adams County (79.2 years) trails Ada (79.7) by half a year but matches Boise County nearly exactly. At 65 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Adams falls short of Ada's 89 but serves its population competently compared to smaller neighboring counties.

Uninsured residents challenge Adams health

Adams County's 11.4% uninsured rate aligns closely with Idaho's 11.7% average, leaving roughly 1 in 9 residents without coverage. The county provides 102 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, below Ada's robust 414 but adequate for a smaller population.

Don't be among the uninsured in Adams

With 11.4% of Adams County uninsured, health emergencies can trigger financial crisis for many families. Explore your options at healthcare.gov or contact Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare to find affordable coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Adams County, ID?
Adams County has a health score of 65/100, rated "Average." It ranks #13 out of 44 counties in Idaho (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Adams County?
Life expectancy in Adams County is 79.2 years. The Idaho state average is 77.5 years, making Adams County above the state average.
How does Adams County health compare to the Idaho average?
Adams County's health score of 65/100 is above the Idaho average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 79.2 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 11.4% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Adams County?
Key health factors for Adams County include: life expectancy (79.2 years), uninsured rate (11.4%), and primary care physician access (65:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 102:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Adams County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 65/100 ("Average"), Adams County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Idaho. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.2 years. 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Adams County healthier than the Idaho average?
Adams County's health score of 65/100 exceeds the Idaho average of 55/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.