Minidoka County Health Data
Minidoka County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 Minidoka County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Minidoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Minidoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 13.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Minidoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.8% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.6% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.4% | 66.8% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Minidoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 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 Minidoka 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
Mental Health Provider Shortage Identified in Minidoka County
Health data brief for Minidoka County, Idaho.
Minidoka County has 49 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity is matched by the county's primary care provider ratio of 27 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 70. The uninsured rate for the county is 14.2%, higher than both the Idaho state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Minidoka stands at 77.0 years, closely aligning with the national average of 77 years and slightly below the state average of 77.5 years. Furthermore, 21.5% of the population reports poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. These data points reflect broader health access challenges within the region compared to state norms. 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.