Custer County Health Data
Custer County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
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 Custer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.3% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% | 26.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.9% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 12.8% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.9% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.7% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.0% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Custer 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
Mental Health Provider Ratios in Custer County Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Custer County, Colorado.
Custer County reports 90 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Similarly, the primary care provider ratio of 20 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite these provider ratios, the life expectancy for county residents is 79.2 years, exceeding both the Colorado state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, lower than the state's 9.7% and the national 10%. About 14.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Custer 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 Custer 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.