Shoshone County Health Data
Shoshone County, Idaho
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Shoshone County, Idaho
Shoshone County faces critical health crisis
At 73.6 years, Shoshone County residents live 3.9 years shorter than the U.S. average of 77.5 years—the lowest life expectancy in the state. With 22.7% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces the region's most severe wellness challenges.
Idaho's most vulnerable health county
Shoshone County's 73.6-year life expectancy ranks lowest in Idaho, trailing the state average of 77.5 years by 3.9 years. At 10.7% uninsured, coverage is slightly better than the state average of 11.7%, but other factors drive poor outcomes.
Shoshone trails all regional comparators
Shoshone County's 73.6-year life expectancy is 5.5 years below Madison County (79.1 years) and 4.5 years below Oneida (78.6 years). While primary care access at 44 per 100K is moderate, mental health providers at 121 per 100K cannot address the county's deep health burden.
Coverage adequate, but outcomes lag severely
Shoshone County's 10.7% uninsured rate is better than the state average, yet the county still experiences the lowest life expectancy in Idaho. This paradox suggests underlying social, economic, or occupational health challenges that transcend insurance access alone.
Shoshone County: health coverage is critical
Despite decent insurance rates, Shoshone County faces the state's gravest health crisis, with life expectancy nearly four years below the national average. Confirm your coverage at healthcare.gov and engage with available providers—care access is essential to reversing these trends.
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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.