Costilla County Health Data

Costilla County has a health score of 21/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #64 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.

Life expectancy in Costilla County is 69.9 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Costilla County below the state average.

Costilla County's health score of 21/100 is below the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 69.9 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1% vs. 9.7% statewide.

Key health factors for Costilla County include: life expectancy (69.9 years), uninsured rate (11.1%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 28:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 21/100 ("Below Average"), Costilla County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.9 years. 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Costilla County's health score of 21/100 is below the Colorado average of 63/100. The uninsured rate of 11.1% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.