Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
172
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.2
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.9% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Madison County Primary Care Access Trails National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Madison County, Idaho.
In Madison County, there are 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider density exists alongside a life expectancy of 79.1 years, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 8.3%, notably lower than the state average of 11.7% and the national baseline of 10%. Mental health provider access is measured at 172 providers per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Additionally, 20.3% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. These metrics highlight a gap in local provider ratios despite higher life expectancy relative to broader state and national figures. 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.