Broomfield County Health Data
Broomfield County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
99/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.9 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
117
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
284
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
10.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 116.8 per 100K
Dentists
8.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.3
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 Broomfield County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Broomfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.1% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 6.5% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.9% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Broomfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.7% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.1% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Broomfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.5% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.1% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 9.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 6.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Broomfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.7% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Broomfield 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
Broomfield County uninsured rate lower than state and national averages
Health data brief for Broomfield County, Colorado.
The uninsured rate in Broomfield County is 4.1%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 81.9 years, surpassing the state average of 78.2 and the national average of 77 years. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 10.0%, compared to the national average of 17%. The county features 117 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. There are also 284 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250. These figures are sourced from federal health provider data. 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.