Benewah County Health Data
Benewah County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
280
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.2 per 100K
Dentists
50.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.2
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 Benewah County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Benewah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Benewah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 16.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Benewah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.4% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.8% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Benewah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Benewah County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Benewah County below state and national averages
Health data brief for Benewah County, Idaho.
Life expectancy in Benewah County is 73.9 years, which is shorter than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports that 19.4% of its population is in poor or fair health, a higher rate than the national average of 17%. Primary care provider density is 30 per 100,000 residents, less than half the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 280 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 13.9%, exceeding the state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are derived from the CDC County Health Rankings and federal provider databases. 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.