Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Colorado
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Adams County, Colorado
Adams life expectancy lags behind nation
At 76.9 years, Adams County residents live about 2.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 79.3 years. Nearly 1 in 5 Adams residents (19.1%) report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 16.7%, signaling higher rates of chronic disease and health challenges across the county.
Adams ranks below Colorado's health average
Adams County's 76.9-year life expectancy falls 1.3 years short of Colorado's 78.2-year state average, placing it in the lower half of Colorado counties. The county's 11.4% uninsured rate also exceeds the state average of 9.7%, meaning more Adams residents lack health coverage than typical Coloradans.
Adams trails metro Denver health leaders
Arapahoe County, just east of Adams, boasts a 79.1-year life expectancy and 14.2% poor/fair health rate—both significantly better than Adams's 76.9 years and 19.1%. Adams has fewer primary care providers (52 per 100K) than Arapahoe (83 per 100K), suggesting access gaps in the county's healthcare infrastructure.
One in nine Adams residents lacks insurance
Adams County's 11.4% uninsured rate means roughly 47,000 residents likely skip preventive care due to cost. With only 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, wait times for appointments stretch longer here than in better-resourced counties, forcing many to rely on emergency rooms instead of routine check-ups.
Check your coverage options today
If you're among the 11.4% of Adams residents without health insurance, Colorado's marketplace and Medicaid expansion make coverage more affordable than ever. Visit Colorado.gov/HCPF or CoverColorado.com to explore plans that fit your budget and family's needs.
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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.