Latah County Health Data
Latah County, Idaho
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Latah County, Idaho
Latah County leads the nation in longevity
At 80.8 years, Latah County has the highest life expectancy among these counties and exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years by over 4 years. Only 13.5% report poor or fair health—the best rate in this group—indicating exceptional population health.
Idaho's healthiest county by far
Latah County's 80.8-year life expectancy surpasses Idaho's 77.5-year average by 3.3 years—the largest gap among these eight counties. At 7.3% uninsured, it beats the state average of 11.7% significantly, showing both health and coverage stability.
Clear regional health leader
Latah County's 80.8-year life expectancy outpaces all neighbors, including high performers Idaho and Kootenai counties. Its 7.3% uninsured rate is the lowest in the region, reflecting not only better health but more equitable coverage access.
Strong providers, lowest uninsured rate
Latah County has 72 primary care and 211 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—excellent by rural standards. Only 7.3% lack insurance, enabling nearly all residents to access preventive care, mental health services, and specialists.
Latah County sets the coverage model
With just 7.3% uninsured, Latah County shows what's possible when residents get covered. If you're uninsured, visit healthcare.gov or your local health department to join this success story and access Latah's robust provider network.
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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.