Idaho
A State-by-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 27 Years Later
| FY2026 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| State Ranking | 19 | 19 |
| State Spending on Tobacco Prevention | $4.6 million | $4.6 million |
|
Percent of CDC Recommended Spending
($15.6 million) |
29.8% | 29.8% |
Idaho's Tobacco Revenue, CDC Recommended Spending, State Spending and Tobacco Industry Marketing
Trend in Spending Idaho Tobacco Prevention
| Tobacco's Toll in Idaho (as of Dec. 15, 2025) | |
|---|---|
| Adults who smoke | 9.6% (149,500) |
| High school students who smoke | 3.8% (4,400) |
| High school students who use e-cigarettes | 17.9% |
| Deaths caused by smoking each year | 1,800 |
| Annual health care costs directly caused by smoking | $590 million |
| Proportion of cancer deaths attributable to smoking | 26.0% |
| Residents' state & federal tax burden from smoking-caused government expenditures | $782 per household |
| Estimated annual tobacco industry marketing in state | $47.7 million |
Last updated Dec. 15, 2025