Caribou County Health Data
Caribou County, Idaho
Health Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Caribou County, Idaho
Caribou slightly below US life expectancy
Caribou County residents live to 76.7 years, about 2.2 years below the US average of 78.9 years. The county's 14.9% poor or fair health rate is better than national norms, suggesting residents report relatively good health despite lower longevity.
Life expectancy below state average
At 76.7 years, Caribou trails Idaho's state average of 77.5 years by 0.8 years, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the profiled counties. The gap is modest but meaningful when considering statewide health trends.
Best uninsured rate, uneven provider access
Caribou's 76.7-year life expectancy lags Bonner and Boundary counties but exceeds Butte, Bonneville, and Cassia counties. The county boasts the second-best uninsured rate at 9.2%, nearly matching Bonneville County and well below state average.
Strong primary care, sparse mental health
Caribou offers robust primary care access at 56 per 100,000 residents, matching Boundary County and ranking above most peers. However, mental health provider density of 42 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the region, creating a gap in behavioral health services.
Keep your coverage secure
Caribou's 9.2% uninsured rate is among the best in the state, but nearly 1 in 10 residents still lack coverage. Ensure your family maintains or obtains health insurance at healthcare.gov to fully leverage the county's strong primary care infrastructure.
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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.