Bent County Health Data
Bent County, Colorado
Health Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bent County, Colorado
Bent County life expectancy among nation's lowest
At 74.8 years, Bent County residents live nearly 4.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 79.3 years, and 22.8% report poor or fair health—well above the national average of 16.7%. This rural southeastern Colorado county faces substantial health disparities rooted in economic hardship and healthcare access barriers.
Bent ranks among Colorado's most challenged counties
Bent's 74.8-year life expectancy trails Colorado's 78.2-year state average by 3.4 years, placing it in Colorado's bottom tier for health outcomes. The county's 7.9% uninsured rate actually beats the state average of 9.7%, yet health outcomes remain poor—suggesting that coverage alone doesn't solve Bent's health crisis.
Bent struggles alongside rural southeastern peers
Bent's 74.8-year life expectancy matches Alamosa County and exceeds only Baca County (69.8 years) among this group of rural Colorado counties. Limited primary care data for Bent and just 53 mental health providers per 100K indicate serious provider shortages in a medically underserved region.
Rural isolation and poverty drive poor health
Bent County lacks complete primary care provider data, but the reported 53 mental health providers per 100K suggests minimal behavioral health infrastructure in this remote county. Poverty rates exceed 18%, and residents face long drives to reach specialists—barriers that turn treatable conditions into chronic crises and premature deaths.
Bent residents: ensure you stay covered
While Bent's 7.9% uninsured rate is better than the state average, the remaining uninsured residents face steep barriers to care in this underserved county. Check CoverColorado.com or contact your local health department to confirm your coverage and explore Medicaid options if income has changed.
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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.