Boundary County Health Data
Boundary County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.7 per 100K
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 Boundary County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Boundary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Boundary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 23.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Boundary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.7% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.8% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.5% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Boundary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Boundary County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Boundary County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Figures
Health data brief for Boundary County, Idaho.
The uninsured rate in Boundary County is 13.6%. This is higher than the Idaho state rate of 11.7% and the national rate of 10%. For other metrics, residents have a life expectancy of 78.1 years, which is higher than the state figure of 77.5 years and the national figure of 77 years. Healthcare access data show 56 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, while the national median is 70 per 100,000. There are 184 mental health providers per 100,000 people in the county, compared to a national median of 250. Additionally, 16.5% of adults in Boundary County report poor or fair health, which is close to the national mark of 17%. 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.