Power County Health Data

Power County, Idaho

Health Score

46/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

77.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.9 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.0%

State avg 11.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

25

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

49

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Power County, Idaho

Power County life expectancy near U.S. average

At 77.9 years, Power County residents live 0.4 years longer than the U.S. average of 77.5 years. With 20.3% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces moderate wellness challenges.

Power County performs slightly above state average

Power County's 77.9-year life expectancy exceeds Idaho's state average of 77.5 years by 0.4 years. At 14.0% uninsured, the county exceeds the state average of 11.7% by 2.3 percentage points, indicating coverage gaps.

Solid longevity, limited mental health providers

Power County's 77.9-year life expectancy outpaces Minidoka (77.0 years) and Payette (77.2 years) but lags Madison (79.1 years). Mental health provider availability at just 49 per 100K severely constrains behavioral health access compared to Oneida's 162 per 100K.

Sparse mental health resources, high uninsured rate

Power County's 14.0% uninsured rate exceeds the state average, while primary care providers at 25 per 100K fall below many peers. Mental health providers at just 49 per 100K represent a critical gap, leaving residents with limited behavioral health support.

Power County: address coverage gaps

At 14.0% uninsured, one in seven Power County residents lack health coverage. Visit healthcare.gov to find affordable plans, and ask providers about mental health resources or telehealth options to bridge the county's provider gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Power County, ID?
Power County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #34 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 Power County?
Life expectancy in Power County is 77.9 years. The Idaho state average is 77.5 years, making Power County above the state average.
How does Power County health compare to the Idaho average?
Power County's health score of 46/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 77.9 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 14.0% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Power County?
Key health factors for Power County include: life expectancy (77.9 years), uninsured rate (14.0%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 49:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Power County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Power County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Idaho. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.9 years. 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Power County?
Power County's health score of 46/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. The uninsured rate of 14.0% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.