Elmore County Health Data
Elmore County, Idaho
Health Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
185
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Elmore County, Idaho
Elmore County matches state health trends
Elmore County's 77.4-year life expectancy nearly equals Idaho's 77.5-year state average and exceeds the U.S. average of roughly 76 years. With 19.3% reporting poor or fair health, the county sits above national norms but reflects typical rural Idaho patterns.
Middle of the Idaho health pack
Elmore County's 77.4-year life expectancy and 19.3% poor/fair health rate place it near Idaho's middle range. The county maintains solid population health without the standout metrics of top-tier Idaho counties.
Solid health profile regionally
Elmore County's 19.3% poor/fair health rate exceeds Custer (15.4%) and Clearwater (16.8%) but ranks better than Gooding (21.9%). Its 77.4-year life expectancy falls short of Custer (78.7) and Franklin (78.9) but outpaces Gooding (76.4).
Strong mental health, limited primary care
Elmore County offers 185 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the densest in rural Idaho—but only 56 primary care providers per 100,000. An 11.6% uninsured rate sits near Idaho's state average, meaning most residents have insurance access to these providers.
Check your insurance this year
Elmore County's 11.6% uninsured rate is close to the state average—still leaving 1 in 10 residents without coverage. Visit healthcare.gov to explore marketplace plans, Medicaid eligibility, or contact your employer's benefits office to ensure you're covered.
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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.