Lewis County Health Data

Lewis County has a health score of 38/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #38 out of 44 counties in Idaho (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Lewis County is 73.4 years. The Idaho state average is 77.5 years, making Lewis County below the state average.

Lewis County's health score of 38/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 73.4 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 11.3% vs. 11.7% statewide.

Key health factors for Lewis County include: life expectancy (73.4 years), uninsured rate (11.3%), and primary care physician access (27:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 134:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 38/100 ("Below Average"), Lewis County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Idaho. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.4 years. 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Lewis County's health score of 38/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. The uninsured rate of 11.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.