Fremont County Health Data

Fremont County, Idaho

Health Score

57/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.7 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.4%

State avg 11.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

29

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

85

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Fremont County, Idaho

Fremont County matches national health

Fremont County's 77.7-year life expectancy exceeds Idaho's state average of 77.5 years and the U.S. average of roughly 76 years. With 16.4% reporting poor or fair health, the county sits near national norms and reflects competitive population wellness.

Above-average health for Idaho

Fremont County's 77.7-year life expectancy and 16.4% poor/fair health rate rank it in Idaho's upper tier. The county maintains strong health outcomes without the top-tier metrics of standout peers like Franklin or Custer.

Healthy peer among neighbors

Fremont County's 77.7-year life expectancy edges Elmore (77.4) and Custer (78.7), while its 16.4% poor/fair health rate matches Clearwater and outperforms Gooding (21.9%). The county ranks solidly across regional comparisons.

Uninsured rate above state average

Fremont County's 13.4% uninsured rate exceeds Idaho's 11.7% state average, meaning more residents lack coverage than typical. With only 29 primary care and 85 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, healthcare access remains sparse for a rural county.

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Fremont County's 13.4% uninsured rate is among the highest in this region—affecting 1 in 8 residents. Visit healthcare.gov, contact your local health department, or explore Medicaid options to access the coverage and care your community needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Fremont County, ID?
Fremont County has a health score of 57/100, rated "Average." It ranks #23 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 Fremont County?
Life expectancy in Fremont County is 77.7 years. The Idaho state average is 77.5 years, making Fremont County above the state average.
How does Fremont County health compare to the Idaho average?
Fremont County's health score of 57/100 is above the Idaho average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 77.7 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 13.4% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Fremont County?
Key health factors for Fremont County include: life expectancy (77.7 years), uninsured rate (13.4%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 85:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Fremont County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 57/100 ("Average"), Fremont County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Idaho. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.7 years. 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Fremont County healthier than the Idaho average?
Fremont County's health score of 57/100 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. Fremont County has better primary care access (29:1 ratio) than the state average (53:1).

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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.