Valley County Health Data
Valley County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
83.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.0 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
131
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
237
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 130.7 per 100K
Dentists
24.7
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 Valley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 29.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.3% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.2% | 63.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 33.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Valley County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Valley County Primary Care Access Nearly Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Valley County, Idaho.
Valley County reports 131 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also features a life expectancy of 83.0 years, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The mental health provider ratio stands at 237 per 100,000, which is near the national median of 250 per 100,000. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 17.5% of the population, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.2%, which is lower than the state average of 11.7% but remains higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings for further regional comparisons.
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.