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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Insurance alone won't solve Conejos's health gaps, but it's essential armor. Start by ensuring you're covered through Colorado's health marketplace.
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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.