Boulder County Health Data
Boulder County, Colorado
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Boulder County, Colorado
Boulder leads nation on life expectancy and health
At 82.3 years, Boulder County residents live 3 years longer than the U.S. average of 79.3 years, and only 11.4% report poor or fair health—well below the national average of 16.7%. Boulder represents one of America's healthiest communities, driven by strong healthcare access, high education levels, and robust preventive care culture.
Boulder is Colorado's healthiest county
Boulder's 82.3-year life expectancy exceeds Colorado's 78.2-year state average by 4.1 years, making it the clear health leader among Colorado counties analyzed. With only a 5.9% uninsured rate—the lowest of any county here—Boulder combines universal coverage and excellent health outcomes.
Boulder dramatically outpaces metro Denver peers
Boulder's 82.3-year life expectancy and 11.4% poor/fair health rate stand far above Arapahoe County (79.1 years, 14.2%) and Adams County (76.9 years, 19.1%). Boulder's 120 primary care providers per 100K and 943 mental health providers per 100K represent the densest healthcare infrastructure in this analysis, enabling prevention-first medicine.
Abundant providers and high coverage sustain health
Boulder's 120 primary care providers per 100K and 943 mental health providers per 100K—the highest density in this group—ensure rapid access to prevention and treatment. Combined with a 5.9% uninsured rate, Boulder's healthcare system catches problems early and supports residents throughout their lifespans.
Boulder's coverage strength benefits all
Boulder's 5.9% uninsured rate is the lowest in Colorado, yet every uninsured family deserves coverage security. If you're among Boulder's remaining uninsured, Colorado's marketplace at CoverColorado.com offers competitive plans—many qualify for subsidies that lower monthly costs dramatically.
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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.