Blaine County Health Data
Blaine County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
85.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
85.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
256
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.1%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
65.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.8 per 100K
Dentists
12.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.2
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 Blaine County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Blaine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.1% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 10.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.1% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Blaine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.8% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Blaine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.4% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 8.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Blaine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.7% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 27.9% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Blaine County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Blaine County life expectancy significantly higher than state average
Health data brief for Blaine County, Idaho.
Life expectancy in Blaine County is 85.3 years, more than seven years longer than the Idaho average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Despite this, the county has an uninsured rate of 14.5%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. In terms of healthcare access, the primary care provider ratio is 81 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 70. Mental health provider density is 256 per 100,000, aligning closely with the national median of 250. Roughly 13.1% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. These figures are maintained by the CDC and the Census Bureau. 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.