Minidoka County
IdahoFIPS 16067
Pop. 21,6131 HospitalSVI 0.60RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Minidoka County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.1% | 9.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.8% | 34.2% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 14.2% | 11.7% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.7 | 5.3 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,412.707 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
8
Primary Care Physicians
35.6 per 100k
11
NPs & PAs
48.9 per 100k
9
Dentists
60
Hospital Beds
2.7 per 1,000
$10,354.9
Medicare Per Capita
1506.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Minidoka County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.5% | — | |
| Depression | 21.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | — | |
| COPD | 7.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 22.7% | — | |
| Disability | 38.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 29.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 17.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.60
Socioeconomic Status0.61
Household Composition & Disability0.59
Minority Status & Language0.77
Housing Type & Transportation0.39
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Minidoka County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minidoka Memorial Hospital | Rupert | 25 | CAHRural |
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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.