Baca County Health Data
Baca County, Colorado
Health Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Baca County, Colorado
Baca faces critical health and life expectancy crisis
At 69.8 years, Baca County residents live nearly 9.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 79.3 years—the lowest life expectancy of any Colorado county in this analysis. More than 1 in 5 Baca residents (21.7%) report poor or fair health, signaling a widespread public health emergency that demands immediate intervention.
Baca's health crisis far exceeds state norms
Baca's 69.8-year life expectancy falls a devastating 8.4 years below Colorado's 78.2-year average, representing the state's most challenged health environment. The county's poor/fair health rate of 21.7% exceeds the state's typical rates by a significant margin, indicating deep structural health and poverty challenges.
Baca's crisis towers over all surrounding counties
Baca's 69.8-year life expectancy and 21.7% poor/fair health rate represent a catastrophic gap compared to Bent County (74.8 years, 22.8%)—the next-lowest counties. Only 57 primary care providers per 100K serve Baca's sparse population, leaving many residents far from consistent medical care.
Extreme rural isolation worsens health outcomes
Baca County is one of Colorado's most remote and economically distressed counties, with a median household income below $35,000 and severe provider shortages. The combination of poverty, isolation, provider scarcity, and limited mental health support (30 providers per 100K) creates a perfect storm for preventable disease and early mortality.
Baca residents: coverage is your lifeline
Baca's 9.1% uninsured rate may seem low, but for one of Colorado's poorest counties, healthcare access remains a critical barrier. Colorado's Medicaid expansion and marketplace subsidies are vital—visit CoverColorado.com or call 1-844-CO-HEALTH to ensure every Baca family gets covered.
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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.