Conejos County Health Data
Conejos County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.1 per 100K
Dentists
39.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
53.1
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 Conejos County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Conejos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Conejos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Conejos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.1% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.9% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.8% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Conejos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.5% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Conejos 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 Ratios in Conejos County Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Conejos County, Colorado.
Conejos County has 13 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is much lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider numbers also trail national trends, with 67 per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. The county reports a life expectancy of 72.7 years, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 21.2% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 9.1%, slightly lower than the Colorado average of 9.7% and the national rate of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.