Latah County Health Data
Latah County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
211
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.9
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 Latah County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Latah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Latah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.6% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Latah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.4% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 8.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Latah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.5% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Latah 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
Latah County Uninsured Rate Falls Well Below State Average
Health data brief for Latah County, Idaho.
In Latah County, the uninsured rate is 7.3%, which is notably lower than both the Idaho state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. This low rate of uninsured residents is the county's most distinctive metric. The data also indicates a high life expectancy of 80.8 years, which exceeds the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Only 13.5% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. Provider ratios include 72 primary care providers per 100,000, which aligns with the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 211 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. These figures are provided for public information and represent data from the CDC and NPPES. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.