Benewah county, ID

Benewah County, Idaho

Benewah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,285. The county seat and largest city is St. Maries, which became the county seat after St. Maries River was declared navigable in 1918. Benewah County was established in 1915, partitioned from Kootenai County. The county is named after a chief of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Benewah County is located in the northern part of Idaho, with Kootenai County to the north and Latah County to the south. The county has a total area of 784 square miles, of which 777 square miles is land and 7.1 square miles is water.

Healthcare in Benewah County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Benewah County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Benewah Community Hospital and St. Maries Family Medicine.

Benewah Community Hospital[edit | edit source]

Benewah Community Hospital is a critical access hospital located in St. Maries, Idaho. It provides a range of healthcare services including emergency care, surgical services, radiology, and laboratory services. The hospital also offers specialized services such as physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and a sleep lab.

St. Maries Family Medicine[edit | edit source]

St. Maries Family Medicine is a primary care clinic that provides comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Benewah County. The clinic offers a range of services including preventive care, chronic disease management, women's health services, and pediatric care.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2010 census, there were 9,285 people, 3,684 households, and 2,464 families residing in the county. The population density was 11.9 inhabitants per square mile. There were 4,644 housing units at an average density of 6.0 per square mile.

Education[edit | edit source]

Education in Benewah County is provided by the St. Maries Joint School District. The district operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

The primary means of transportation in Benewah County is by road, with U.S. Route 95 being the main highway running through the county.

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External Links[edit | edit source]

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Primary care[edit source]

Primary Care Benewah county, ID

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Address	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Aguirre Katherine 1275911356		F	University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine	2015	Family Practice		Plummer	ID	83851
Berner Ruth 1093752347	MD	F	University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine	1990	Family Practice		Plummer	ID	83851
Chapman Jason 1497040349		M	Other	2010	Family Practice	427 N 12th St	Plummer	ID	83851	2086861931
Davenport Terry 1710974191		M	College Of Osteo Med Of The Pacific At Pomona	1991	Family Practice		St Maries	ID	83861
Wester Daniel 1407965544	MD	M	University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine	1993	Family Practice		St Maries	ID	83861