Jerome County Health Data
Jerome County, Idaho
Health Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Jerome County, Idaho
Jerome County lags behind national health
At 76.4 years, Jerome County life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years significantly. A concerning 22.1% report poor or fair health—the highest rate among Idaho counties surveyed—signaling systemic wellness challenges.
Idaho's lowest life expectancy
Jerome County's 76.4-year life expectancy is 1.1 years below Idaho's 77.5 average and the lowest among these eight counties. Its 16.1% uninsured rate is 4.4 percentage points above the state average, creating dual barriers to health.
Struggling compared to peers
Jerome County's 76.4-year life expectancy lags Jefferson (77.4) and Lincoln (77.5) by a full year. Its 16.1% uninsured rate nearly doubles that of neighboring Jefferson (9.2%), marking Jerome as a regional health equity challenge.
High uninsured rate, limited providers
With only 28 primary care and 31 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, Jerome County has tight healthcare access. Combined with a 16.1% uninsured rate—the state's worst—many residents lack both insurance and nearby providers.
Jerome County needs action on coverage
At 16.1% uninsured, Jerome County faces a coverage crisis. Reach out to your county health department or call 1-800-MEDICARE to explore Medicaid expansion, tax credits, and community health center options immediately.
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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.