Obesity rates in Idaho in 2024

What is the obesity rate in Idaho?

In Idaho, 31.1% of the adult population is obese, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Monitoring System

The age group with the highest adult incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old with 40.4% of this population. The obesity rate is higher for Male (32%) in Idaho. Find also the relationship between income/education and obesity in Idaho.

Defining Adult Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to define healthy, overweight and obesity. Use the BMI Calculator to find your BMI.

  • If your BMI is < 18.5: Underweight range.
  • If your BMI is 18.5 to <25: Healthy weight range.
  • If your BMI is 25.0 to <30: Overweight range.
  • If your BMI <= 30.0: Obesity range.

Obesity rates evolution in Idaho

Year Obesity rate in Idaho Obesity rate in the USA
2011 27% 27.4%
2012 26.8% 27.7%
2013 29.6% 28.3%
2014 28.9% 28.9%
2015 28.6% 28.9%
2016 27.4% 29.6%
2017 29.3% 30.1%
2018 28.4% 30.9%
2019 29.5% 31.4%
2020 31.1% 31.9%

Obesity rates by age group in Idaho

What age group has the highest obesity rate in Idaho?

In Idaho, the age group with the highest incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old. 40.4% of the population is obese.

The age group with the lowest obesity rate is 18 - 24 years old, with 21.1% of this population.

  • 21.1% of people 18 - 24 years old are obese.
  • 31.3% of people 25 - 34 years old are obese.
  • 31.6% of people 35 - 44 years old are obese.
  • 40.4% of people 45 - 54 years old are obese.
  • 33.3% of people 55 - 64 years old are obese.
  • 28.9% of people 65 or older years old are obese.

Obesity rates by age group in Idaho

Age range Obesity rate in Idaho Sample size
18 - 24 21.1% 460
25 - 34 31.3% 674
35 - 44 31.6% 766
45 - 54 40.4% 838
55 - 64 33.3% 876
65 or older 28.9% 1,764

Obesity rates by gender in Idaho

Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in Idaho?

The obesity rate is higher for Males (32%) in Idaho. Female obesity rate is 30.2%.

An important risk factor for the onset of obesity is gender. In the majority of the population, women have a twice-as-high risk of being overweight or obese. In addition, women have a twofold higher mortality risk than overweight men and are more likely to experience physical and psychological comorbidities associated with obesity.

Obesity rates by gender in Idaho

Year Females Males
2011 27.9% 26.2%
2012 26.2% 27.3%
2013 27.9% 31.2%
2014 29.2% 28.7%
2015 27.3% 29.8%
2016 26.6% 28.1%
2017 28.2% 30.5%
2018 27.1% 29.7%
2019 30.6% 28.4%
2020 30.2% 32%

Obesity rates by income and education in Idaho

In Idaho, the income group with the highest incidence of obesity is $50,000 - $74,999. 37% of the population is obese.

The income group with the lowest obesity rate is $75,000 or greater, with 27.6% of this population.

  • 32.7% of people Less than $15,000 yearly income in Idaho are obese.
  • 34.6% of people $15,000 - $24,999 yearly income in Idaho are obese.
  • 30.7% of people $25,000 - $34,999 yearly income in Idaho are obese.
  • 33.2% of people $35,000 - $49,999 yearly income in Idaho are obese.
  • 37% of people $50,000 - $74,999 yearly income in Idaho are obese.
  • 27.6% of people $75,000 or greater yearly income in Idaho are obese.

Use our BMI calculator for women or our BMI calculator for men to find what your BMI.

Obesity rates by income in Idaho

Yearly income Obesity rate
Less than $15,000 32.7%
$15,000 - $24,999 34.6%
$25,000 - $34,999 30.7%
$35,000 - $49,999 33.2%
$50,000 - $74,999 37%
$75,000 or greater 27.6%

Obesity rates by education in Idaho

Education group Obesity rate
College graduate 28.6%
High school graduate 28.1%
Less than high school 31.7%
Some college or technical school 30.5%