Custer County Health Data
Custer County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.3
per 100K residents
Dentists
45.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
158.7
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 Custer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 29.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.3% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.3% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Custer County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Custer County Mental Health Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Custer County, Idaho.
Custer County reports 88 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Despite this gap in provider availability, life expectancy in the county is 78.7 years, which exceeds both the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for Custer County is 12.7%, higher than the state average of 11.7% and the national rate of 10%. About 15.4% of adults report poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. Data regarding the primary care provider ratio for Custer County is currently not available in the reporting. These statistics summarize the current health provider and outcome data for the region. Review regional health provider distribution data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Custer County, Idaho
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Custer County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.