Chaffee County Health Data
Chaffee County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
330
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 94.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
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 Chaffee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chaffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.4% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chaffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chaffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.4% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chaffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 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 Chaffee County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chaffee County Mental Health Provider Numbers Exceed National Median
Health data brief for Chaffee County, Colorado.
Chaffee County has 330 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This availability of specialized care is paired with a primary care provider ratio of 95 per 100,000, which also surpasses the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of lifespan, residents have a life expectancy of 81.0 years, exceeding the Colorado state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.9%, which is nearly identical to the state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.3% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. 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.