Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
419
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Adams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.3% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.7% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.7% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.9% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adams County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adams County primary care provider ratio lower than national median
Health data brief for Adams County, Colorado.
Primary care providers in Adams County number 52 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 providers. The county’s life expectancy is 76.9 years, compared to the Colorado state average of 78.2 and the national average of 77 years. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 19.1%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.4%, exceeding both the state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Mental health provider density is 419 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. These figures are compiled from federal and state health monitoring datasets. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.