Bingham County Health Data
Bingham County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
143
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.3
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 Bingham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 13.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 23.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.2% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.5% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 33.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bingham County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bingham County primary care provider availability sits below national median
Health data brief for Bingham County, Idaho.
Bingham County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio for mental health providers is 143 per 100,000, also below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 75.1 years, shorter than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Bingham County is 10.6%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 11.7% and slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Approximately 18.3% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Further details on health outcomes are available through the CDC County Health Rankings. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bingham County, Idaho
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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.