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.
Get covered today
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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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.