Bannock County Health Data
Bannock County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
470
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.6 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.7
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 Bannock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bannock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 29.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.2% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bannock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bannock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.6% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bannock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bannock 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
High concentration of mental health providers noted in Bannock County
Health data brief for Bannock County, Idaho.
Bannock County features a concentration of 470 mental health providers per 100,000 people, nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 75.2 years, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Primary care access is measured at 74 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. Regarding insurance coverage, 7.8% of the county remains uninsured, a lower percentage than the state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. About 16.8% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a figure that is consistent with the national average of 17%. Provider counts are sourced from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.