Arapahoe County Health Data
Arapahoe County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.4
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 Arapahoe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Arapahoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% | 26.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.8% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Arapahoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.4% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Arapahoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.5% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Arapahoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Arapahoe County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Arapahoe County life expectancy higher than state and national averages
Health data brief for Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Life expectancy in Arapahoe County is 79.1 years, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 78.2 and the national average of 77 years. The county reports a poor or fair health rate of 14.2%, which is lower than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.8%, placing it just above the state average of 9.7% but slightly below the 10% national figure. Access to care includes 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Additionally, there are 503 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, roughly double the national median of 250. These statistics reflect information from federal health databases. 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.