Custer County Health Data
Custer County, Idaho
Health Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Custer County, Idaho
Custer County outpaces national averages
At 78.7 years, Custer County residents live longer than Idaho's 77.5-year average and exceed the U.S. life expectancy of roughly 76 years. Just 15.4% report poor or fair health, better than both state and national norms.
Among Idaho's healthiest counties
Custer County ranks in Idaho's top tier with a life expectancy of 78.7 years and a poor/fair health rate of 15.4%. These metrics place the county above the state average on both measures.
Outperforms neighbors on health
Custer County's 78.7-year life expectancy bests Clearwater (75.9 years), Gem (75.9 years), and Gooding (76.4 years). Its 15.4% poor/fair health rate is the best among these neighbors, signaling stronger overall population health.
Reasonable insurance and mental health care
Custer County's 12.7% uninsured rate sits near Idaho's state average, and 88 mental health providers per 100,000 residents support residents' behavioral health needs. Primary care provider data is limited, but mental health accessibility appears adequate.
Ensure continuous coverage
While Custer County's uninsured rate is modest, 12.7% of residents still lack health insurance. Check healthcare.gov annually to maintain coverage and access the preventive care that supports the county's strong health outcomes.
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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.