Clear Creek County Health Data

Clear Creek County, Colorado

Health Score

92/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

83.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

83.6 yr

State avg 78.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

State avg 9.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

21

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

44

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Clear Creek County, Colorado

Clear Creek dominates U.S. longevity

At 83.6 years, Clear Creek County residents live 5.3 years longer than the U.S. average of 78.3 years, placing the county among America's healthiest. Only 11.6% report poor or fair health, the lowest rate in Colorado's dataset.

Colorado's longevity leader

Clear Creek's 83.6-year life expectancy ranks first in Colorado, beating the state average of 78.2 years by over 5 years. The county's 11.6% poor/fair health rate is Colorado's best, signaling exceptional population health.

Mountain community stands apart

Clear Creek's 83.6-year life expectancy towers over Chaffee County (81.0 years) and Custer County (79.2 years), making it the region's longevity champion. The county's 6.7% uninsured rate is the lowest among peers, indicating strong coverage stability.

Excellent coverage, modest provider count

Clear Creek's 6.7% uninsured rate is Colorado's lowest, well below the state average of 9.7%, reflecting strong health security. Primary care access is more limited at 21 providers per 100K, yet the county maintains efficient, outcomes-driven care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clear Creek County, CO?
Clear Creek County has a health score of 92/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #6 out of 64 counties in Colorado (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Clear Creek County?
Life expectancy in Clear Creek County is 83.6 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Clear Creek County above the state average.
How does Clear Creek County health compare to the Colorado average?
Clear Creek County's health score of 92/100 is above the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 83.6 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 9.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Clear Creek County?
Key health factors for Clear Creek County include: life expectancy (83.6 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (21:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 44:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clear Creek County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 92/100 ("Excellent"), Clear Creek County is one of the healthier counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 83.6 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Clear Creek County healthier than the Colorado average?
Clear Creek County's health score of 92/100 exceeds the Colorado average of 63/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Clear Creek County has better primary care access (21:1 ratio) than the state average (70:1).

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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.