Nez Perce County Health Data
Nez Perce County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
312
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.2
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 Nez Perce County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nez Perce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nez Perce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 13.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 23.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nez Perce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.3% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nez Perce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nez Perce County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nez Perce County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Nez Perce County, Idaho.
Nez Perce County reports 312 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. While mental health access is higher than benchmarks, the county's life expectancy is 75.1 years, lower than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.3%, which is lower than the state average of 11.7% and the national 10% average. Primary care access is measured at 66 providers per 100,000, slightly under the national median of 70. The percentage of residents in poor or fair health is 16.0%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics demonstrate a unique profile of higher mental health provider availability despite a life expectancy that lags behind 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.