Costilla County Health Data
Costilla County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
56.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
112.0
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 Costilla County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Costilla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Costilla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Costilla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.1% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.6% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 11.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.6% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Costilla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Costilla 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
Costilla County Life Expectancy Shorter Than State and National Trends
Health data brief for Costilla County, Colorado.
The life expectancy in Costilla County is 69.9 years, which is notably lower than the Colorado average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 24.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. Regarding health coverage, 11.1% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Mental health provider availability is 28 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. There are no available data points for primary care provider ratios in this county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Costilla 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 Costilla 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.