Archuleta County Health Data
Archuleta County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.6 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
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
233
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.0 per 100K
Dentists
14.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.3
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 Archuleta County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Archuleta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.2% | 27.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Archuleta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Archuleta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.8% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.6% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.5% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Archuleta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.6% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Archuleta 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
Archuleta County primary care provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Archuleta County, Colorado.
Archuleta County maintains 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 79.6 years, exceeding the Colorado state average of 78.2 and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 13.6% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 10.8%, which is higher than the state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Mental health provider density is 233 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. These data points are sourced from national health surveys and provider enumeration systems. 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.