Lemhi County Health Data
Lemhi County, Idaho
Health Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
166
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lemhi County, Idaho
Lemhi County trails national life expectancy
At 75.3 years, Lemhi County falls nearly 1 year behind the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 17.2% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces meaningful wellness challenges that warrant community attention.
Second-lowest life expectancy in Idaho
Lemhi County's 75.3-year life expectancy ranks second-worst among these eight counties, sitting 2.2 years below Idaho's 77.5-year average. Its 12.6% uninsured rate also exceeds the state average of 11.7%, creating dual access barriers.
Struggling in a rural region
Lemhi County's 75.3-year life expectancy trails nearby Idaho County by 3.1 years and Lewis County by 2.1 years. Its 12.6% uninsured rate mirrors broader rural Idaho challenges, though it's better than Jerome County's 16.1%.
Limited providers and higher uninsured rate
Lemhi County has 61 primary care and 166 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—modest for rural Idaho. At 12.6% uninsured, one in eight residents lack coverage, creating gaps in preventive care and chronic disease management.
Lemhi County needs expanded coverage
With 12.6% uninsured and limited providers, Lemhi County residents should prioritize coverage enrollment. Contact your county health office or call 1-877-KIDS-NOW to explore Medicaid and marketplace options that fit your family's needs.
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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.