Bonner County Health Data
Bonner County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
249
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.5 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.0
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 Bonner County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bonner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bonner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bonner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.1% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bonner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bonner County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bonner County Life Expectancy Exceeds Idaho and National Figures
Health data brief for Bonner County, Idaho.
Life expectancy in Bonner County is 78.8 years. This figure is higher than the Idaho state mark of 77.5 years and the national figure of approximately 77 years. Other health measures show that 11.1% of residents are uninsured, which is lower than the 11.7% statewide rate and close to the national rate of 10%. Regarding clinical care, the county has 49 primary care providers for every 100,000 people, which is less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the count of mental health providers is 249 per 100,000 residents, nearly matching the national median of 250. Data also indicate that 16.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the 17% national mark. Check 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.