Canyon County Health Data

Canyon County, Idaho

Health Score

53/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.5 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

State avg 11.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

31

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

189

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Canyon County, Idaho

Canyon matches US life expectancy

Canyon County residents live to 77.5 years, slightly below the US average of 78.9 years but still respectable. The county's 18.6% poor or fair health rate sits above national norms, indicating residents report more health challenges than average American communities.

Life expectancy exactly at state average

At 77.5 years, Canyon County's life expectancy matches Idaho's state average precisely, placing it in the middle tier of the eight counties profiled. The county shows no advantage or disadvantage relative to statewide longevity patterns.

Struggling with provider and uninsured rates

Canyon's 77.5-year life expectancy trails Bonner (78.8) and Boundary (78.1) counties but matches state baseline. However, its 11.9% uninsured rate exceeds state average, and primary care density of 31 per 100,000 is the lowest in the eight-county group.

Lowest primary care density in region

Canyon County's primary care provider rate of 31 per 100,000 is dramatically below regional peers like Cassia County (87) and Boundary County (56). Mental health care at 189 per 100,000 offers moderate support, but the primary care shortage creates barriers for preventive and routine healthcare.

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Nearly 12% of Canyon County residents lack health insurance, compounding the primary care shortage that affects the entire county. Visit healthcare.gov today to secure coverage and gain access to the providers who are available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Canyon County, ID?
Canyon County has a health score of 53/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #26 out of 44 counties in Idaho (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Canyon County?
Life expectancy in Canyon County is 77.5 years. The Idaho state average is 77.5 years, making Canyon County below the state average.
How does Canyon County health compare to the Idaho average?
Canyon County's health score of 53/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 77.5 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 11.9% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Canyon County?
Key health factors for Canyon County include: life expectancy (77.5 years), uninsured rate (11.9%), and primary care physician access (31:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 189:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Canyon County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 53/100 ("Below Average"), Canyon County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Idaho. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.5 years. 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Canyon County?
Canyon County's health score of 53/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. The uninsured rate of 11.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.