Challis, Idaho — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Custer 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
20%
Alcohol
15%
Tobacco
4.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Idaho United States
Alcohol 13.8% +6.2% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 17.3% -2.3% 20.5% -5.5%
Drugs 4.4% -0.3% 5.6% -1.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Compared to State and National
Group Idaho United States
Females 15-19 39.2 -39.2 45.8 -45.8

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% 28.0% -5.3%

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% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 71.4% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 36.0% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 61.7% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 66.8% N/A 69.4% N/A