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 | Idaho Falls | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.6% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Idaho Falls is 77.5 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Idaho average of 79.5 years.
The uninsured population in Idaho Falls is 8.6%, lower than the Idaho average of 9.3%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Idaho Falls | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.6% | 34.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Idaho Falls are about the same as in Idaho.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Idaho Falls | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.0% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 14.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.4% | 24.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Idaho Falls are about the same as in Idaho.
Air Quality
| Metric | Idaho Falls | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.18 | 4.67 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Idaho Falls is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Idaho Falls, Idaho has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Idaho, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
What is the health grade for Idaho Falls, Idaho?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Idaho Falls, Idaho.
What is the life expectancy in Idaho Falls, Idaho?
The life expectancy in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 77.5 years, lower than the Idaho average of 79.5 years.
What percentage of Idaho Falls, Idaho residents are uninsured?
8.6% of Idaho Falls, Idaho residents are uninsured, lower than the Idaho average of 9.3%.
What percentage of Idaho Falls, Idaho residents are obese?
34.6% of Idaho Falls, Idaho residents are classified as obese, higher than the Idaho average of 34.1%.