Camas County Health Data
Camas County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
173.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
173.2
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 Camas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Camas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Camas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.5% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Camas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.0% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.7% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Camas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Camas County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Camas County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Figures
Health data brief for Camas County, Idaho.
The uninsured rate in Camas County is 14.0%. This rate is higher than the Idaho state rate of 11.7% and the 10% national rate. In Camas County, 15.0% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. Data for life expectancy, primary care providers, and mental health providers are not currently available for this county in the referenced datasets. For comparative context, Idaho's state life expectancy is 77.5 years, and the national median for primary care providers is 70 per 100,000. Regional data are updated annually by participating agencies. Explore state-level data.
Get Care in Camas 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 Camas 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.