Overall Health Rating
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Boise City | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Boise City is 79.3 years, about 0.2 years shorter than the Idaho average of 79.5 years.
The uninsured population in Boise City is 7.9%, lower than the Idaho average of 9.3%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Boise City | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.9% | 34.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Boise City is about 28% lower than in Idaho. The rate of heart disease in Boise City is about 28% lower than in Idaho. The rate of self-rated poor health in Boise City is about 26% lower than in Idaho.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Boise City | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.4% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 14.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.0% | 24.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Boise City is about 26% lower than in Idaho. The rate of binge drinking in Boise City is about 20% higher than in Idaho. The rate of smoking in Boise City is about 19% lower than in Idaho.
Air Quality
| Metric | Boise City | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.50 | 4.67 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Boise City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Boise City, Idaho has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Idaho, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Boise City, ID Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Boise City, ID compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 220,959 | 79.3 yrs #2/2 | 7.9% #2/2 | 27.9% #1/2 |
| Meridian, ID | 116,470 | 80.2 yrs | 6.6% | 29.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Boise City, Idaho.
What is the health grade for Boise City, Idaho?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Boise City, Idaho.
What is the life expectancy in Boise City, Idaho?
The life expectancy in Boise City, Idaho is 79.3 years, lower than the Idaho average of 79.5 years.
What percentage of Boise City, Idaho residents are uninsured?
7.9% of Boise City, Idaho residents are uninsured, lower than the Idaho average of 9.3%.
What percentage of Boise City, Idaho residents are obese?
27.9% of Boise City, Idaho residents are classified as obese, lower than the Idaho average of 34.1%.