Cassia County Health Data
Cassia County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
152
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.4 per 100K
Dentists
15.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.0
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 Cassia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cassia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cassia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 13.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cassia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.4% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.0% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cassia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cassia County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cassia County Primary Care Provider Ratio Higher Than National Median
Health data brief for Cassia County, Idaho.
Cassia County has 87 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This is higher than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. In other health indicators, 18.4% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate is 12.5%, higher than the Idaho state rate of 11.7% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 76.9 years, slightly lower than the state figure of 77.5 years and the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, there are 152 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is fewer than the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
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.