Kootenai County Health Data
Kootenai County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
242
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.1 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Kootenai County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kootenai | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kootenai | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.3% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kootenai | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.7% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.8% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.7% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kootenai | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kootenai County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kootenai County Residents Report Lower Rates of Fair Health
Health data brief for Kootenai County, Idaho.
Kootenai County reports a poor or fair health rate of 14.4%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. This metric is the county's most distinctive indicator relative to state and national norms. The life expectancy in the county is 78.4 years, which is nearly a year longer than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and higher than the national average of 77 years. Clinical ratios show 80 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 242 per 100,000, which is close to the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's uninsured rate of 9.3% is lower than the state's 11.7% and slightly below the national average of 10%. This snapshot reflects current health statistics reported by federal agencies. Explore state-level data.
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.