Twin Falls County Health Data
Twin Falls County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 65.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.9
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 Twin Falls County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Twin Falls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Twin Falls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 13.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Twin Falls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.0% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.2% | 63.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Twin Falls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 33.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Twin Falls County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Twin Falls Outpaces National Median
Health data brief for Twin Falls County, Idaho.
Twin Falls County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 301 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county has 65 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, trailing just behind the national median of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 76.0 years, which sits below the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 17.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 11.2%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 11.7% but remains higher than the national average of 10%. Look to the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System for provider counts.
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.