The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health. The health of a community depends on many different factors - ranging from health behaviors, education and jobs, to quality of health care, to the environment.

2012 | Gem, Idaho

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  Gem
County
Idaho
Demographics
Population 16,437 1,545,801
% below 18 years of age 25% 27%
% 65 and older 18% 12%
% African American 0% 1%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 1% 2%
% Asian 1% 1%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 9% 11%
% not proficient in English 4% 4%
% Females 50% 50%
% Rural 45% 34%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 9% 8%
HIV prevalence rate   61
Health Care
Mental health providers 16,511:0 19,583:1
Health care costs $8,123 $7,713
Uninsured adults 26% 23%
Could not see doctor due to cost 18% 15%
Dentists 2,405:1 1,969:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $40,110 $43,259
High housing costs 33% 32%
Children eligible for free lunch 37% 37%
Illiteracy 13.1% 10.5%
Homicide rate   3
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 73% 76%
Access to healthy foods 33% 53%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data