Idaho Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Idaho
Universe
1,907,445
Total Uninsured
172,826
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Idaho
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured7.0%
Female Uninsured6.5%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured17.2%
Female Uninsured12.1%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured12.5%
Female Uninsured10.2%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.6%
Female Uninsured0.6%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 172,826 | 9.1% |
| 2023 | 173,347 | 9.3% |
| 2022 | 177,976 | 9.7% |
| 2021 | 182,072 | 10.2% |
| 2020 | 179,490 | 10.4% |
| 2019 | 179,079 | 10.6% |
| 2018 | 183,747 | 11.0% |
| 2017 | 197,418 | 12.1% |
| 2016 | 218,094 | 13.5% |
| 2015 | 234,794 | 14.7% |
| 2014 | 253,291 | 16.0% |
| 2013 | 261,693 | 16.7% |
| 2012 | 261,207 | 16.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 9.1% of the population in Idaho does not have health insurance coverage.
In Idaho, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 17.2%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 9.1%.