Washington County Health Data

Washington County has a health score of 54/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #25 out of 44 counties in Idaho (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Washington County is 75.9 years. The Idaho state average is 77.5 years, making Washington County below the state average.

Washington County's health score of 54/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.2% vs. 11.7% statewide.

Key health factors for Washington County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (9.2%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 44:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 54/100 ("Below Average"), Washington County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Idaho. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Washington County's health score of 54/100 is below the Idaho average of 55/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.