Butte County Health Data
Butte County, Idaho
Health Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Butte County, Idaho
Butte faces significant longevity gap
Butte County residents live to just 74.3 years, a stark 4.6 years below the US average of 78.9 years. The county's 20.0% poor or fair health rate far exceeds national averages, placing Butte among America's most challenged health communities.
Lowest life expectancy in Idaho
At 74.3 years, Butte County's life expectancy is 3.2 years below Idaho's state average of 77.5 years, making it the lowest among the eight counties profiled. This dramatic shortfall signals urgent public health needs requiring immediate attention and resources.
Struggling far behind regional peers
Butte's 74.3-year life expectancy trails every neighboring county, falling 3.8 years behind Bonner County and 2.6 years behind Boundary County. The county's 20% poor or fair health rate—highest in the region—reflects deep underlying health challenges distinct from its neighbors.
Healthcare infrastructure severely limited
Primary care provider data remains unavailable for Butte County, but the 36 mental health providers per 100,000 residents ranks among the region's lowest. Despite a manageable 10.0% uninsured rate, residents struggle with sheer lack of healthcare infrastructure to serve those with coverage.
Ensure your family has coverage
Even though Butte's uninsured rate is relatively low at 10%, the county's severe healthcare infrastructure gaps mean every covered resident must have access to the few available providers. Visit healthcare.gov to lock in coverage and secure your place in the system.
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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.