Bear Lake County Health Data
Bear Lake County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.4 per 100K
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 Bear Lake County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bear Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.2% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bear Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 13.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 16.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bear Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.9% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bear Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 33.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bear Lake 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
Bear Lake County mental health provider ratio trails national figures
Health data brief for Bear Lake County, Idaho.
Bear Lake County reports 59 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a rate far below the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, primary care provider availability is 76 per 100,000, which sits above the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 77.9 years, slightly exceeding both the Idaho average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.8%, lower than the Idaho state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 15.3% of the county population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These metrics are part of broader health rankings used to evaluate regional resource distribution. Explore state-level data.
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.