Bannock County Health Data
Bannock County, Idaho
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Bannock County, Idaho
Bannock County lags national health trends
At 75.2 years, Bannock County's life expectancy falls 0.9 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With 16.8% of residents reporting poor or fair health—just below the national 17.8%—the county faces meaningful health challenges.
Bannock ranks lower than Idaho average
Bannock County's 75.2-year life expectancy trails Idaho's 77.5-year average by 2.3 years, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. The 16.8% poor/fair health rate reflects statewide wellness concerns concentrated in this region.
Bannock struggles against peer counties
At 75.2 years, Bannock County lags Bingham County (75.1 years) by just 0.1 years, but trails Benewah (73.9) in a concerning way. With 74 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Bannock offers modest access compared to Ada's 89.
Good insurance access masks care gaps
Bannock's 7.8% uninsured rate beats Idaho's 11.7% average, yet 16.8% report poor health—suggesting access alone doesn't ensure quality care. The county's 470 mental health providers per 100,000 residents represent exceptional mental health capacity, but primary care remains constrained.
Ensure continuous coverage in Bannock
Though Bannock's uninsured rate is below state average, every uninsured resident faces health risk during medical emergencies. Visit healthcare.gov to review your coverage and explore plans that include preventive care to address Bannock's health disparities.
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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.