Fremont County Health Data
Fremont County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.3
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 Fremont County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 16.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.2% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fremont 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
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Fremont County Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Fremont County, Idaho.
Fremont County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider gap is also seen in mental health services, where the county reports 85 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 77.7 years, marginally higher than both the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Fremont County is 13.4%, exceeding the state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 16.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the national average of 17%. These metrics detail the intersection of provider availability and resident health reporting. Examine rural health access benchmarks.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Fremont 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 Fremont 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.