Boundary County Health Data
Boundary County, Idaho
Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
184
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Boundary County, Idaho
Boundary matches national life expectancy
Boundary County residents live to 78.1 years, nearly matching the US average of 78.9 years. The county's 16.5% poor or fair health rate sits slightly above national norms, signaling health challenges on par with many US communities.
Life expectancy slightly above state
At 78.1 years, Boundary exceeds Idaho's state average of 77.5 years by 0.6 years. The county ranks in the upper tier of Idaho's health outcomes, performing better than most state peers on longevity.
Stronger health, but higher uninsured rate
Boundary's 78.1-year life expectancy rivals Bonner County (78.8 years) but significantly exceeds Canyon County (77.5 years). However, Boundary's 13.6% uninsured rate is the highest among neighboring counties, creating a care access challenge despite good longevity.
Good primary care, uneven mental health
Boundary offers above-average primary care density at 56 per 100,000 residents, but mental health provider access is thinner at 184 per 100,000. The county's elevated 13.6% uninsured rate means many lack the resources to access even these available services.
1 in 7 are uninsured—get help now
Boundary County's 13.6% uninsured rate is among Idaho's highest, leaving thousands vulnerable to medical debt. Visit healthcare.gov or contact Idaho's insurance program to find affordable coverage and secure access to the primary care your county offers.
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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.