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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clearwater County, ID?
Clearwater County has a health score of 58/100, rated "Average." It ranks #19 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 Clearwater County?
Life expectancy in Clearwater County is 75.9 years. The Idaho state average is 77.5 years, making Clearwater County below the state average.
How does Clearwater County health compare to the Idaho average?
Clearwater County's health score of 58/100 is above the Idaho average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.4% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Clearwater County?
Key health factors for Clearwater County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (9.4%), and primary care physician access (135:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 141:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clearwater County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 58/100 ("Average"), Clearwater County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Idaho. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Clearwater County healthier than the Idaho average?
Clearwater County's health score of 58/100 exceeds the Idaho average of 55/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.