Twin Falls County Health Data
Twin Falls County, Idaho
Health Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
301
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Twin Falls County, Idaho
Twin Falls Falls Short on Life Expectancy
Twin Falls County residents average 76.0 years—1.5 years below the U.S. average of 77.5 years. About 17.3% report poor or fair health, a concern for a population of this size. These metrics signal room for improvement in preventing chronic disease.
Below Idaho's Statewide Average
At 76.0 years, Twin Falls County trails Idaho's 77.5-year state average by 1.5 years. The 17.3% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state benchmark, placing Twin Falls in the lower half of Idaho counties. These trends warrant attention to population health drivers.
Challenges Compared to Neighbors
Twin Falls County's 76.0-year life expectancy lags Teton County (83.1 years) by 7.1 years and Valley County (83.0 years) by 7.0 years. At 17.3% poor/fair health, Twin Falls matches Washington County's struggles. The gap signals differing health challenges across rural Idaho.
Strong Provider Access Despite Health Gaps
Twin Falls County boasts 65 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well above the county average—and 301 mental health providers per 100,000. With an 11.2% uninsured rate, below the state average of 11.7%, most residents have coverage. Good access doesn't yet translate to better outcomes.
Strengthen Insurance Coverage
Though Twin Falls has lower uninsured rates than some counties, the 11.2% still represents thousands without steady coverage. Check healthcare.gov or local Medicaid offices to ensure you and your family are enrolled. Better insurance uptake could help address the county's health outcome challenges.
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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.