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ABottom line
A lower-half market with bid estimates 10% above the typical state.
Short answer
Idaho is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of medical practices search demand, with 61 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $7.55, 10% above the typical state ($6.86).
BTop searches
What people in Idaho search for
The most-searched medical practices terms in Idaho, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Idaho | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| urgent care near meUrgentNear me | 10K-100K | $8.24 |
| near me eye doctorNear me | 1K-10K | $9.79 |
| dermatologist near meNear me | 1K-10K | $5.44 |
| st luke's urgent careUrgent | 1K-10K | $3.81 |
| primary health pediatrics | 1K-10K | $2.65 |
| primary care specialists | 100-1K | $14.00 |
| advanced care pediatrics | 100-1K | $12.92 |
| dermatologist for hair loss | 100-1K | $11.06 |
| dermatologist for hair fall | 100-1K | $11.06 |
| pediatrician near meNear me | 100-1K | $10.87 |
| primary care physician | 100-1K | $10.02 |
| care physician | 100-1K | $10.02 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Idaho, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a medical practice in Idaho
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $7.55 median bid estimate sits close to the $6.86 typical-state figure.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $10.02 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 Total demand is modest.Each lead carries more weight, so tracking every one to a booked job matters more than chasing volume.What to doOne well-built site with strong service pages can often cover the whole state.
- C4 4 of the top 12 terms are "near me" searches.Proximity drives a large share of demand.What to doYour Google Business Profile, service area and reviews carry real weight.
- C5 Urgent searches make the top list 2 times.Response speed decides who wins those calls.What to doAnswer live, and have after-hours coverage.
- C6 Search demand per resident is below the national average.Index 71, where 100 is the US average.What to doPlan targets on the state’s own numbers, not national averages.
DHow Idaho compares
Idaho against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Mississippi | 77 | $5.88 | 64 |
| 35 | Iowa | 70 | $4.62 | 58 |
| 36 | Idaho | 61 | $7.55 | 71 |
| 37 | District of Columbia | 59 | $13.94 | 192 |
| 38 | New Mexico | 57 | $7.90 | 66 |
| Typical state (median) | $6.86 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for medical practices, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can an independent medical practice get more patients?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Idaho
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Landscaping
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Law firms
- Financial advisors
- Property management
- Ranch and land brokers
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Idaho, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology