Shoshone County Health Data
Shoshone County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
36.8
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 Shoshone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shoshone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shoshone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shoshone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 8.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.4% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shoshone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shoshone 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
Life Expectancy in Shoshone County Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Shoshone County, Idaho.
Shoshone County has a life expectancy of 73.6 years, which is notably lower than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. This is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 22.7%, significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.7%, slightly lower than the state average of 11.7% but above the national 10% average. Regarding clinical care access, there are 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. Mental health provider access is measured at 121 providers per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. These metrics indicate a shorter life expectancy and higher rates of self-reported poor health compared to state and national data. 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.