Madison County, ID

County

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2019 Population

39,100

1.02% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

23.5

0.427% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

30.9%

1.3% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$39,160

8.68% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$219,100

5.59% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

18,393

2.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Madison County, ID had a population of 39.1k people with a median age of 23.5 and a median household income of $39,160. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Madison County, ID grew from 38,705 to 39,100, a 1.02% increase and its median household income grew from $36,031 to $39,160, a 8.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.3%), White (Hispanic) (4.5%), Other (Hispanic) (1.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.56%). 0% of the households in Madison County, ID speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97% of the residents in Madison County, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madison County, ID are Brigham Young University-Idaho (7,044 degrees awarded in 2019), Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg (100 degrees), and Rexburg College of Massage Therapy (43 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Madison County, ID was $219,100, and the homeownership rate was 44.6%. Most people in Madison County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison County, ID was 2 cars per household.

Madison County, ID borders Bonneville County, ID, Fremont County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, and Teton County, ID.

United States Idaho Rexburg, ID

Diversity

Madison County, ID is home to a population of 39.1k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2019, 12.3% of Madison County, ID residents were born outside of the country (4.8k people).

In 2019, there were 19.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.5k people) in Madison County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.76k White (Hispanic) and 757 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
34.5k ± 122
White (Hispanic)
1.76k ± 366
Other (Hispanic)
757 ± 274

7.58%

Hispanic Population

2.96k people

7.58% of the people in Madison County, ID are hispanic (2.96k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Madison County, ID as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.8k people

4.02%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.56k people

As of 2019, 12.3% of Madison County, ID residents (4.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison County, ID was 4.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Madison County, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Madison County, ID was 23.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 23, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 31. But people in Madison County, ID are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Madison County, ID residents was 23.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
49,740 ± 5,396 people
Canada
5,125 ± 1,755 people
Philippines
3,549 ± 1,461 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 49,740 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 5,125 and Philippines with 3,549.

Citizenship

97%

2019 Citizenship

97.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97% of Madison County, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Madison County, ID was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Madison County, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
335 ± 85
Gulf War (2001-)
135 ± 75
Gulf War (1990s)
124 ± 110

Madison County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.48 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Idaho. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Idaho, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Idaho (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Idaho. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Idaho.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Idaho across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Madison County, ID is $39,160. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Madison County, ID was Census Tract 9505 with a value of $64,741, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $63,618 and $56,827.

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,461. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Madison County, ID employs 18.4k people. The largest industries in Madison County, ID are Educational Services (4,447 people), Retail Trade (2,041 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,893 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($52,333), Public Administration ($36,931), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,402).

Wages

Median Household Income

$39,160

2019 value

± $3,406

8.68%

1 Year Growth

± 11.1%

Households in Madison County, ID have a median annual income of $39,160, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $36,031 in 2018, which represents a 8.68% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Madison County, ID compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

$58,781

Average Male Salary in Idaho

± $2,394

$41,461

Average Female Salary in Idaho

± $1,816

In 2019, full-time male employees in Idaho made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Idaho by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Idaho

Asian
$46,302 ± $10,512
White
$44,466 ± $1,472
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$38,846 ± $45,634

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Idaho workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Idaho.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Idaho by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Madison County, ID is from Idaho.

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.468

2018 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2019, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.342% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Idaho across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9505
Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9501

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Madison County, ID was Census Tract 9505 with a value of $64,741, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $63,618 and $56,827.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Madison County, ID colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

30.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison County, ID (11.9k out of 38.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
10,539 ± 729
Hispanic
1,323 ± 288
Two Or More
653 ± 226

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Madison County, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

18.4k

2019 Value

± 1,112

2.4%

1 Year growth

± 8.15%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Madison County, ID grew at a rate of 2.4%, from 18k employees to 18.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison County, ID, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,379 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,264 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,657 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison County, ID.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Madison County, ID, by number of employees, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,379 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,264 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,657 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Madison County, ID has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.49 times higher than expected), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2.13 times), and Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.75 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Madison County, ID, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($158,140), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($51,350), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($40,714).

Industries

Employment by Industries

18.4k

2019 Value

± 1,112

2.4%

1 Year growth

± 8.15%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Madison County, ID grew at a rate of 2.4%, from 18k employees to 18.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison County, ID, are Educational Services (4,447 people), Retail Trade (2,041 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,893 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Madison County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Madison County, ID, by number of employees, are Educational Services (4,447 people), Retail Trade (2,041 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,893 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Madison County, ID has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.41 times higher than expected), Educational Services (2.61 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.42 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Madison County, ID, by median earnings, are Utilities ($52,333), Public Administration ($36,931), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,402).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $11.7B, followed by Electronics ($5.17B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($4.72B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Idaho products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Idaho.

$61.3B

2018 Value in Idaho

$127B

Projected 2045 Value in Idaho

108% growth

In 2018, total outbound Idaho trade was $61.3B. This is expected to increase 108% to $127B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Idaho trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$8.04B
California
$4.37B
Oregon
$2.87B

In 2018, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $8.04B, followed by California with $4.37B and Oregon and $2.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Idaho shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Madison County, ID went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (35.4%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (7.66%). The most partisan county was Idaho County, ID with 78.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Other (35.4%)
Other Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (7.66%)
Democratic Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (35.4%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (7.66%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Idaho for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Idaho.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Madison County, ID

57% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Idaho

Idaho County, ID
78.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Owyhee County, ID
77.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lewis County, ID
75.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Idaho was Idaho County, ID with 78.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Idaho colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Idaho

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

Mike Crapo

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Jim Risch

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Idaho over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Idaho

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Idaho have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Madison County, ID awarded 7,216 degrees. The student population of Madison County, ID is skewed towards women, with 16,677 male students and 22,764 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison County, ID are White (5,681 and 83.4%), followed by Two or More Races (410 and 6.02%), Unknown (328 and 4.82%), and Hispanic or Latino (246 and 3.61%).

The largest universities in Madison County, ID by number of degrees awarded are Brigham Young University-Idaho (7,044 and 97.6%), Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg (100 and 1.39%), and Rexburg College of Massage Therapy (43 and 0.596%).

The most popular majors in Madison County, ID are General Studies (1,892 and 26.2%), General Business Administration & Management (672 and 9.31%), and General Human Development & Family Studies (343 and 4.75%).

The median tuition cost in Madison County, ID for private four year colleges is $4,208.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
643 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
619 degree-majorss awarded
General Human Development & Family Studies
343 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Madison County, ID was General Business Administration & Management with 643 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Madison County, ID according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Brigham Young University-Idaho
7,044 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg
100 degrees awarded
Rexburg College of Massage Therapy
43 degrees awarded

$4,208

Median Private

In 2019, the Madison County, ID institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brigham Young University-Idaho with 7,044 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,861

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,355

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 2,861 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison County, ID, which is 0.657 times less than the 4,355 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Madison County, ID by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
5,681 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
410 degrees awarded
Unknown
328 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Madison County, ID was White students. These 5,681 degrees mean that there were 13.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 410 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Madison County, ID was $219,100 in 2019, which is 0.911 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $207,500 to $219,100, a 5.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison County, ID is 44.6%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Madison County, ID have an average commute time of 13.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison County, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$219,100

2019 Median

± $9,690

$207,500

2018 Median

± $12,347

In 2019, the median property value in Madison County, ID grew to to $219,100 from the previous year's value of $207,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Madison County, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Madison County, ID the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,160

Median Household Income

± $3,406

11k

Number of Households

± 777

In 2019, the median household income of the 11k households in Madison County, ID grew to $39,160 from the previous year's value of $36,031.

The following chart displays the households in Madison County, ID distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Madison County, ID distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Madison County, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

44.6%

2019 Homeownership

46.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 44.6% of the housing units in Madison County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 46.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Madison County, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

13.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison County, ID have a shorter commute time (13.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.852% of the workforce in Madison County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Madison County, ID compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (70.8%)
Carpooled (13.3%)
Walked (8.53%)

In 2019, 70.8% of workers in Madison County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.3%) and those who walked to work (8.53%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Madison County, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Madison County, ID have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.1% of the population of Madison County, ID has health coverage, with 51.1% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 4.57% on Medicare, 21.8% on non-group plans, and 0.964% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Idaho was $6,927 in 2014. This is a 5.07% increase from the previous year ($6,593).

Primary care physicians in Madison County, ID see 1572 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.383% increase from the previous year (1566 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1663 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 633 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Owyhee County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.5%). Additionally, Owyhee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,572 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, ID

Primary care physicians in Madison County, ID see an average of 1,572 patients per year. This represents a 0.383% increase from the previous year (1,566 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Madison County, ID in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

$6,927

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Idaho

$3,560

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,069

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,737

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Idaho (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.07%, from $6,593 to $6,927.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.94%

Uninsured

51.1%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

4.57%

Medicare

21.8%

Non-Group

0.964%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison County, ID declined by 18% from 7.25% to 5.94%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Madison County, ID changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.