Gem County Health Data
Gem County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
119
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.6 per 100K
Dentists
20.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.1
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 Gem County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gem | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gem | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 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 | Gem | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.3% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gem | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gem County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gem County Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Gem County, Idaho.
Life expectancy in Gem County is 75.9 years, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Other health data points show that 15.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is better than the national benchmark of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 11.1%, slightly lower than the state average of 11.7% but higher than the national 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the primary care provider ratio is 61 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 119 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures illustrate the health outcomes and provider landscape for the county. Reference state-level life expectancy tables.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.