Boise County Health Data
Boise County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
129
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 12.4 per 100K
Dentists
12.4
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 Boise County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Boise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Boise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Boise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.1% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.8% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Boise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Boise County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Boise County records primary care provider ratio well below national median
Health data brief for Boise County, Idaho.
Boise County has 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 129 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 79.1 years, which is longer than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.5%, lower than the state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. About 14.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. These data points reflect the current availability of medical resources as tracked by the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Boise County, Idaho
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Boise County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.