Canyon County Health Data
Canyon County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.4
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 Canyon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Canyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 29.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.3% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Canyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Canyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.5% | 63.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 60.7% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Canyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Canyon 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
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Canyon County Under National Median
Health data brief for Canyon County, Idaho.
Canyon County has 31 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This number is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 77.5 years, which matches the state figure and is slightly higher than the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.9%, higher than both the Idaho state rate of 11.7% and the national rate of 10%. There are 189 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is fewer than the national median of 250. Additionally, 18.6% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national figure. Read about 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.