Wallace, Idaho — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Shoshone County, Idaho. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Idaho United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.75 -2.85 76.32 -1.42

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Shoshone County, Idaho, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Idaho United States
Diabetes 7.9% -0.1% 9.1% -1.3%
High Blood Pressure 25.5% +11.9% 26.5% +10.9%
Obesity 27.4% +2.2% 30.3% -0.7%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Shoshone County, Idaho, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Idaho United States
HIV 64.06 N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 190.93 -25.93 309.33 -144.33

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Shoshone County, Idaho, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Deaths per 100,000
Compared to State and National
Mortality Idaho United States
Infant 666.59 N/A 763.37 N/A
Child 67.80 N/A 68.11 N/A

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Shoshone County, Idaho (1994-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1994-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled533
Major Depression888
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A33
Hepatitis B4
Measles0
Whooping Cough82
Syphilis0
E. coli0
Salmonella9
Shigella2