Conejos County Health Data

Conejos County, Colorado

Health Score

37/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

State avg 78.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

State avg 9.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

13

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

67

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Conejos County, Colorado

Conejos faces significant health gaps

At 72.7 years, Conejos County residents live nearly 5.6 years less than the U.S. average of 78.3 years. With 21.2% reporting poor or fair health—nearly 50% higher than the national rate—the county confronts serious health challenges.

Among Colorado's lowest life expectancy

Conejos County's 72.7-year life expectancy trails Colorado's 78.2-year average by 5.5 years, marking one of the state's worst outcomes. The 21.2% poor/fair health rate more than doubles Colorado's typical rate, signaling acute population stress.

Rural southeast faces similar struggles

Conejos (72.7 years) ranks just slightly above Costilla County (69.9 years) and Crowley County (70.1 years), with all three rural counties facing steep health disparities. The region's limited provider networks—Conejos has just 13 primary care providers per 100K—compounds care access barriers.

Uninsured rates near state average

Conejos County's 9.1% uninsured rate closely matches Colorado's 9.7% average, yet primary care scarcity—13 providers per 100K—limits where insured residents can seek help. Rural health workforce shortages remain the county's greatest barrier to improved outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Conejos County, CO?
Conejos County has a health score of 37/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #55 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 Conejos County?
Life expectancy in Conejos County is 72.7 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Conejos County below the state average.
How does Conejos County health compare to the Colorado average?
Conejos County's health score of 37/100 is below the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 72.7 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 9.1% vs. 9.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Conejos County?
Key health factors for Conejos County include: life expectancy (72.7 years), uninsured rate (9.1%), and primary care physician access (13:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 67:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Conejos County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 37/100 ("Below Average"), Conejos County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.7 years. 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Conejos County?
Conejos County's health score of 37/100 is below the Colorado average of 63/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.