Bingham County Health Data
Bingham County, Idaho
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Bingham County, Idaho
Bingham County trails national health marks
At 75.1 years, Bingham County's life expectancy falls 1.0 year below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With 18.3% reporting poor or fair health—above the national 17.8% rate—the county faces notable health disparities.
Bingham below Idaho's health average
Bingham County's 75.1-year life expectancy ranks among Idaho's lower counties, trailing the state average of 77.5 years by 2.4 years. The county's 18.3% poor/fair health rate reflects statewide wellness gaps.
Bingham mirrors Bannock's health challenges
At 75.1 years, Bingham nearly matches Bannock County (75.2), both struggling compared to Ada (79.7) and Adams (79.2). With just 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Bingham ranks among the lowest in provider access across this group.
Low provider access compounds uninsured burden
Bingham's 10.6% uninsured rate sits below Idaho's 11.7% average, yet the county's critical shortage of primary care providers—just 29 per 100,000—limits even the insured population's access. With 143 mental health providers per 100,000, behavioral health capacity is modest but present.
Bingham families: secure coverage today
While Bingham's uninsured rate is slightly better than state average, 10.6% of residents still lack protection against medical debt. Visit healthcare.gov to confirm your coverage and seek out plans emphasizing preventive care—critical in a county with limited primary care options.
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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.