Owyhee County Health Data
Owyhee County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.1
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 Owyhee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Owyhee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Owyhee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Owyhee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.2% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 61.1% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Owyhee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Owyhee County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Access Extremely Limited in Owyhee County
Health data brief for Owyhee County, Idaho.
Owyhee County has 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This limited access is also reflected in mental health services, with only 16 providers per 100,000, far below the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 16.6%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for the county is 75.2 years, below the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.4% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures illustrate significant provider availability gaps and higher uninsured rates compared to state and national standards. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Owyhee County, Idaho
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Owyhee County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.