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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Caribou County, ID?
Caribou County has a health score of 68/100, rated "Average." It ranks #9 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 Caribou County?
Life expectancy in Caribou County is 76.7 years. The Idaho state average is 77.5 years, making Caribou County below the state average.
How does Caribou County health compare to the Idaho average?
Caribou County's health score of 68/100 is above the Idaho average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 76.7 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.2% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Caribou County?
Key health factors for Caribou County include: life expectancy (76.7 years), uninsured rate (9.2%), and primary care physician access (56:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 42:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Caribou County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 68/100 ("Average"), Caribou County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Idaho. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.7 years. 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Caribou County healthier than the Idaho average?
Caribou County's health score of 68/100 exceeds the Idaho average of 55/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.