Blackfoot, Idaho — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Bingham County, Idaho that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
10%
Alcohol
16%
Tobacco
4.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Idaho United States
Alcohol 13.8% -3.8% 14.6% -4.6%
Tobacco 17.3% -1.3% 20.5% -4.5%
Drugs 4.4% ±0.0% 5.6% -1.2%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Bingham County, Idaho. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Idaho United States
Females 15-19 39.2 +5.8 45.8 -0.8

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Idaho United States
Physically Inactive 22.7% +0.1% 28.0% -5.2%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Idaho United States
Pap Smear 72.8% +1.6% 82.0% -7.6%
Mammogram 71.4% -3% 80.0% -11.6%
Colonoscopy 36.0% -4.2% 43.1% -11.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 61.7% -11.9% 65.5% -15.7%
Flu Vaccine 66.8% -1.6% 69.4% -4.2%