Alamosa County Health Data
Alamosa County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1513
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.5 per 100K
Dentists
42.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
36.3
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 Alamosa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alamosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alamosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alamosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.2% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.6% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 7.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alamosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alamosa County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider concentration in Alamosa County exceeds national levels
Health data brief for Alamosa County, Colorado.
Alamosa County records 1,513 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration significantly higher than the national median of 250 providers. In contrast, life expectancy in the county is 73.0 years, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 78.2 and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 21.2% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate stands at 10.8%, which is higher than the state average of 9.7% and the national 10% mark. Primary care provider availability is 73 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures are reported from standardized health metrics. Explore state-level data.
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.