Arapahoe County Health Data
Arapahoe County, Colorado
Health Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
503
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Arapahoe leads on life expectancy and health
At 79.1 years, Arapahoe County residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 79.3 years, and only 14.2% report poor or fair health—well below the national average of 16.7%. This strong performance reflects one of Colorado's healthier communities with good healthcare access and preventive care uptake.
Arapahoe outperforms Colorado's health average
Arapahoe's 79.1-year life expectancy exceeds Colorado's 78.2-year state average, positioning it among the healthiest counties in Colorado. With a 9.8% uninsured rate, Arapahoe is nearly aligned with the state average of 9.7%, meaning most residents have healthcare coverage.
Arapahoe beats Adams and Denver metro peers
Arapahoe's 79.1-year life expectancy and 14.2% poor/fair health rate significantly outpace Adams County (76.9 years, 19.1%), demonstrating the healthcare divide across Denver's suburbs. Arapahoe's 83 primary care providers per 100K exceed most surrounding counties, supporting better preventive care and chronic disease management.
Strong providers support good health outcomes
Arapahoe has 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, enabling shorter wait times and more consistent preventive care than lower-density counties. Combined with 503 mental health providers per 100K and a 9.8% uninsured rate, Arapahoe's healthcare infrastructure supports its above-average life expectancy and health ratings.
Most Arapahoe residents stay covered
With 9.8% uninsured—just slightly above the state average—most Arapahoe families have healthcare access, but nearly 1 in 10 still lack coverage. If you're uninsured, Colorado's marketplace offers competitive plans and subsidies at CoverColorado.com.
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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.