Boulder County Health Data
Boulder County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
95/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.3 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
120
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
943
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.4%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 119.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.8
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 Boulder County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Boulder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 17.4% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 9.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 6.7% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 21.0% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Boulder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.4% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.2% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 6.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Boulder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.4% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.2% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 8.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Boulder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 24.7% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Boulder County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Boulder County mental health provider ratio higher than national median
Health data brief for Boulder County, Colorado.
Boulder County has 943 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly four times the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 82.3 years, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 78.2 and the national average of 77 years. About 11.4% of residents report poor or fair health, a lower rate than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.9%, which is lower than the state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Primary care providers number 120 per 100,000 residents, which exceeds the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures are gathered from federal and state health provider registries. 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.