Bear Lake County Health Data

Bear Lake County, Idaho

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Bear Lake County, Idaho

Bear Lake life expectancy near national average

At 77.9 years, Bear Lake County's life expectancy closely matches the U.S. average of 76.1 years, tracking 1.8 years above the baseline. However, 15.3% of Bear Lake residents report poor or fair health, approaching the national rate of 17.8%.

Bear Lake slightly above Idaho standard

Bear Lake County's 77.9-year life expectancy edges above Idaho's 77.5-year average by a modest 0.4 years. The county's 15.3% poor/fair health rate positions it near the middle of Idaho's county spectrum.

Bear Lake ranks middle of this group

At 77.9 years, Bear Lake sits between Benewah (73.9) and Adams (79.2), offering moderate health outcomes for its region. Its 76 primary care providers per 100,000 residents provide reasonable access, exceeding Benewah and Bingham but trailing Ada.

Good coverage, limited mental health options

Bear Lake's 8.8% uninsured rate beats Idaho's 11.7% average, indicating strong insurance penetration across the county. However, only 59 mental health providers per 100,000 residents serve behavioral health needs—among the lowest in this group.

Bear Lake residents: verify your status now

With 8.8% uninsured, one in eleven Bear Lake residents lacks health coverage and faces serious financial risk. Visit healthcare.gov today to confirm your coverage is current and find plans that include mental health and preventive services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Bear Lake County, ID?
Bear Lake County has a health score of 71/100, rated "Average." It ranks #6 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 Bear Lake County?
Life expectancy in Bear Lake County is 77.9 years. The Idaho state average is 77.5 years, making Bear Lake County above the state average.
How does Bear Lake County health compare to the Idaho average?
Bear Lake County's health score of 71/100 is above the Idaho average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 77.9 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.8% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Bear Lake County?
Key health factors for Bear Lake County include: life expectancy (77.9 years), uninsured rate (8.8%), and primary care physician access (76:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 59:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Bear Lake County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 71/100 ("Average"), Bear Lake County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Idaho. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.9 years. 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Bear Lake County healthier than the Idaho average?
Bear Lake County's health score of 71/100 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.