Clearwater County Health Data
Clearwater County, Idaho
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Clearwater County, Idaho
Clearwater County leads on life expectancy
Clearwater County residents live to an average of 75.9 years, slightly below Idaho's 77.5-year state average but competitive on national health metrics. Just 16.8% report poor or fair health, outperforming the U.S. average of roughly 15%.
Idaho's healthier counties
Clearwater County ranks solidly among Idaho's healthier counties with a 16.8% poor/fair health rate near the middle of the state. While life expectancy falls just short of the state average, the county maintains reasonable population health.
Competitive with surrounding areas
Clearwater County's 16.8% poor/fair health rate matches closely with Custer County (15.4%) and Fremont County (16.4%). With 135 primary care providers and 141 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, Clearwater ranks among the better-resourced rural Idaho counties.
Good access, low uninsured rate
Only 9.4% of Clearwater County residents lack health insurance—well below Idaho's 11.7% average. Strong provider density (135 primary care, 141 mental health per 100K) makes getting routine care and mental health support relatively accessible.
Keep your coverage strong
Clearwater County's low uninsured rate reflects good enrollment efforts, but 9.4% of residents still need coverage. Visit healthcare.gov or your local health department to confirm your plan remains current and meets your family's needs.
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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.