Elk River, Idaho — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Clearwater 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
13%
Alcohol
24%
Tobacco
4.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Idaho United States
Alcohol 13.8% -0.8% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 17.3% +6.7% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 4.4% -0.3% 5.6% -1.5%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Clearwater 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 -2.2 45.8 -8.8

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% +2.2% 28.0% -3.1%

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% +0.1% 82.0% -9.1%
Mammogram 71.4% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 36.0% +0.7% 43.1% -6.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 61.7% +10.1% 65.5% +6.3%
Flu Vaccine 66.8% -1% 69.4% -3.6%