Gooding County Health Data
Gooding County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
118
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
50.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.7 per 100K
Dentists
12.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Gooding County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gooding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gooding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gooding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.0% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.9% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.1% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gooding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 33.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gooding 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
Gooding County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Figures
Health data brief for Gooding County, Idaho.
Gooding County has an uninsured rate of 18.0%, which is significantly higher than the Idaho state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. Health reporting also indicates that 21.9% of adults in the county are in poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in Gooding County is 76.4 years, falling below both the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Healthcare provider ratios are notably lower than national medians, with 32 primary care providers per 100,000 (versus a national median of 70) and 118 mental health providers per 100,000 (versus a national median of 250). These statistics compare the county's health coverage and service levels against state and national metrics. Look at national insurance coverage trends.
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.