Crowley County Health Data

Crowley County, Colorado

Health Score

26/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.1 yr

State avg 78.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

State avg 9.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Crowley County, Colorado

Crowley's life expectancy lags nation

At 70.1 years, Crowley County residents live 8.2 years less than the U.S. average of 78.3 years. With 23.9% reporting poor or fair health—more than double the national rate—the county faces some of America's steepest health barriers.

Second-lowest in Colorado

Crowley County's 70.1-year life expectancy is nearly 8 years below Colorado's 78.2-year average, ranking second-lowest in the state. The 23.9% poor/fair health rate places it among Colorado's most-stressed counties.

Rural southeast health crisis

Crowley (70.1 years) sits between Costilla County (69.9 years) and Conejos County (72.7 years) in a band of rural counties with severe health challenges. Limited provider data compounds uncertainty, making it unclear if residents can access available care even when insured.

Good uninsured rate, poor visibility

Crowley's 8.9% uninsured rate is slightly better than Colorado's 9.7%, yet provider data remains unavailable—obscuring whether residents can actually reach care. Rural workforce shortages and population decline likely explain both the coverage paradox and the provider data gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Crowley County, CO?
Crowley County has a health score of 26/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #62 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 Crowley County?
Life expectancy in Crowley County is 70.1 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Crowley County below the state average.
How does Crowley County health compare to the Colorado average?
Crowley County's health score of 26/100 is below the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 70.1 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9% vs. 9.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Crowley County?
Key health factors for Crowley County include: life expectancy (70.1 years), uninsured rate (8.9%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Crowley County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 26/100 ("Below Average"), Crowley County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.1 years. 8.9% 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 Crowley County?
Crowley County's health score of 26/100 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.