Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.9 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% | 33.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 16.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 71.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.6% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 33.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County Uninsured Rate Remains Below State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Washington County, Idaho.
Washington County reports an uninsured rate of 9.2%, which is lower than both the Idaho state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. In the area of provider access, the county has a mental health provider ratio of 44 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 46 per 100,000, also below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 75.9 years, a figure that is lower than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data for more information on insurance coverage metrics.
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.