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.
Bridge the access gap with insurance
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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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.