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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Idaho
- Madison County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Latah County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Ada County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Shoshone County (98% of U.S. avg)
- Washington County (98% of U.S. avg)
- Lincoln County (98% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Idaho | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.3% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Idaho is 79.5 years, about 1.2 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Idaho is 9.3%, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Idaho | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.6% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Idaho are about the same as in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Idaho | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Idaho are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Idaho | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.67 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Idaho is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Idaho has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Idaho.
What is the health grade for Idaho?
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Is Idaho one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in Idaho?
The life expectancy in Idaho is 79.5 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Idaho residents are uninsured?
9.3% of Idaho residents are uninsured, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Idaho residents are obese?
34.1% of Idaho residents are classified as obese, lower than the US average of 34.3%.