Oneida County Health Data

Oneida County, Idaho

Health Score

77/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

78.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.6 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

State avg 11.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

65

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

162

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Oneida County, Idaho

Oneida County exceeds U.S. health benchmarks

At 78.6 years, Oneida County residents live 1.1 years longer than the U.S. average of 77.5 years. With just 14.5% reporting poor or fair health, the county demonstrates strong wellness outcomes above the national baseline.

Idaho's top performer on longevity

Oneida County's 78.6-year life expectancy ranks second only to Madison County within Idaho and significantly exceeds the state average of 77.5 years. The county's 8.4% uninsured rate also beats the state average of 11.7%.

Oneida leads the regional health pack

Oneida County's 78.6-year life expectancy trails only Madison County (79.1 years) and substantially surpasses Minidoka (77.0 years) and Power County (77.9 years). Mental health provider density at 162 per 100K supports robust behavioral health care across the region.

Strong coverage and provider access

Oneida County's 8.4% uninsured rate and solid provider network—65 primary care and 162 mental health per 100K—create a foundation for health. Residents enjoy above-state-average access to both preventive and behavioral health services.

Maintain Oneida's health advantage

With only 8.4% uninsured, Oneida County is doing well, but gaps remain. Confirm your coverage at healthcare.gov and continue leveraging the county's strong provider network to sustain these health gains.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Oneida County, ID?
Oneida County has a health score of 77/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #3 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.
What is the life expectancy in Oneida County?
Life expectancy in Oneida County is 78.6 years. The Idaho state average is 77.5 years, making Oneida County above the state average.
How does Oneida County health compare to the Idaho average?
Oneida County's health score of 77/100 is above the Idaho average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 78.6 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Oneida County?
Key health factors for Oneida County include: life expectancy (78.6 years), uninsured rate (8.4%), and primary care physician access (65:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 162:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Oneida County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 77/100 ("Excellent"), Oneida County is one of the healthier counties in Idaho. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.6 years. 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Oneida County healthier than the Idaho average?
Oneida County's health score of 77/100 exceeds the Idaho average of 55/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.