Clear Creek County Health Data
Clear Creek County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
11.6%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
42.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.2 per 100K
Dentists
32.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
85.5
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 Clear Creek County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clear Creek | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.2% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.2% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clear Creek | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.9% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.9% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clear Creek | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.1% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.0% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clear Creek | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.3% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clear Creek 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
Primary Care Provider Availability in Clear Creek County Remains Low
Health data brief for Clear Creek County, Colorado.
Clear Creek County has 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is also lower than national norms, at 44 per 100,000 compared to a median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the county reports a life expectancy of 83.6 years, which is higher than the Colorado average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, lower than the state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 11.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Clear Creek County, Colorado
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Clear Creek County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.