Clark County Health Data

Clark County, Idaho

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Clark County, Idaho

Clark County's health picture

Nearly one in four Clark County residents report poor or fair health, well above national norms. Data on life expectancy is limited, but the 23.0% poor/fair health rate signals significant health challenges compared to the U.S. average of roughly 15%.

Idaho's health challenge case

Clark County's 23.0% poor/fair health rate ranks among the lowest in Idaho, where the state average life expectancy is 77.5 years. This county needs targeted support to improve health outcomes and close gaps with healthier Idaho peers.

Struggling compared to neighbors

Clark County's poor/fair health rate of 23.0% significantly outpaces neighboring Custer County (15.4%) and Fremont County (16.4%). Limited provider data makes a full comparison difficult, but neighboring counties show better population health metrics.

Double the uninsured rate

Over one in five Clark County residents (21.6%) lack health insurance—nearly double Idaho's 11.7% rate. Provider data is unavailable, but this insurance gap likely strains access to the care these residents need most.

Find affordable coverage now

With 21.6% of residents uninsured, Clark County families should check Idaho's health insurance marketplace and Medicaid eligibility at healthcare.gov. Community health centers and local health departments can also help connect residents to affordable plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clark County, ID?
Clark County has a health score of 13/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #44 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 Clark County?
Life expectancy data for Clark County is currently being processed from CDC records.
How does Clark County health compare to the Idaho average?
Clark County's health score of 13/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. The uninsured rate is 21.6% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Clark County?
Key health factors for Clark County include: life expectancy (not yet available), uninsured rate (21.6%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clark County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 13/100 ("Below Average"), Clark County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Idaho. 21.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Clark County?
Clark County's health score of 13/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. The uninsured rate of 21.6% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.