Lemhi County Health Data
Lemhi County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.2
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 Lemhi County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lemhi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 29.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.6% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lemhi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 13.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lemhi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.5% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 63.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.8% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lemhi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 33.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lemhi County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Lemhi County Lower Than State Norms
Health data brief for Lemhi County, Idaho.
Life expectancy in Lemhi County is 75.3 years, a figure that is lower than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric is the county's most distinctive data point. Other health indicators show that 17.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is consistent with the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Lemhi County is 12.6%, which is higher than the state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. Primary care is available at a ratio of 61 providers per 100,000 residents, while mental health providers are available at a ratio of 166 per 100,000. Both are lower than the respective national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000. These statistics reflect information from the CDC and NPPES datasets. 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.