Lewis County

IdahoFIPS 16061

Pop. 3,5330 HospitalsSVI 0.71RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Lewis County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricLewis CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence10.0%9.6%
Adult Obesity36.2%34.2%
Uninsured Rate11.3%11.7%
PCPs per 10K2.75.3
Premature Death (YPLL)13,688.191

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

1
Primary Care Physicians
26.7 per 100k
3
NPs & PAs
80.2 per 100k
2
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,174.23
Medicare Per Capita
1643.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorLewis CountyState Avg 
Diabetes15.0%
Obesity36.0%
Depression22.4%
Frequent Mental Distress16.1%
COPD11.1%
Current Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease10.2%
Stroke5.3%
High Blood Pressure42.2%
Poor General Health24.0%
Disability41.9%
No Leisure Physical Activity29.6%
Binge Drinking12.1%
Uninsured10.3%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Lewis County has no hospital. 11 of Idaho's counties are hospital deserts.

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.71
Socioeconomic Status0.73
Household Composition & Disability0.92
Minority Status & Language0.52
Housing Type & Transportation0.36

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Lewis County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
St Mary's HospitalIdaho2513.3 mi
Clearwater Valley Hospital & ClinicsClearwater2318.9 mi
State Hospital NorthClearwater6019.1 mi
Syringa General HospitalIdaho1625.7 mi
St Joseph Regional Medical CenterNez Perce14531.3 mi

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.