Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
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 Clark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 13.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clark County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clark County Uninsured Rate More Than Twice National Norm
Health data brief for Clark County, Idaho.
The uninsured rate in Clark County stands at 21.6%, a figure that is more than double the national average of approximately 10%. This percentage also significantly exceeds the Idaho state average of 11.7% for residents lacking health coverage. In addition to insurance data, 23.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. While many counties have robust data for health providers and longevity, figures for life expectancy, primary care provider ratios, and mental health provider ratios for Clark County are currently unavailable in the latest federal reporting. These metrics reflect the health landscape for the county as compared to broader state and national trends. Explore Idaho health equity data.
Get Care in Clark County, Idaho
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Clark County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.