Cheyenne County Health Data
Cheyenne County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
173.2
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 Cheyenne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cheyenne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 8.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cheyenne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cheyenne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.5% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cheyenne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.4% | 31.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cheyenne 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
Cheyenne County Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Cheyenne County, Colorado.
Residents of Cheyenne County have a life expectancy of 73.8 years, which is shorter than the Colorado state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. This is the primary health indicator for the county, where 14.6% of adults report poor or fair health, lower than the 17% reported nationally. The uninsured rate stands at 9.0%, slightly lower than the Colorado average of 9.7% and the national figure of 10%. Data regarding the ratios of primary care and mental health providers per 100,000 residents are currently unavailable for this county. 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.