Clearwater County Health Data
Clearwater County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
141
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 134.9 per 100K
Dentists
22.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.4
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 Clearwater County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clearwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 29.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.9% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clearwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clearwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 63.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.0% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clearwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clearwater County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clearwater County Primary Care Density Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Clearwater County, Idaho.
Clearwater County maintains 135 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio nearly double the national median of 70 per 100,000. While the county exceeds national benchmarks for primary care provider density, other health markers show different trends. Life expectancy in Clearwater County is 75.9 years, which is shorter than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Furthermore, 16.8% of the county's population reports poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national norm of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 9.4%, which is lower than the state average of 11.7% and the national 10%. Mental health provider availability is reported at 141 per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.