Delta County Health Data
Delta County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
227
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.2 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.8
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 Delta County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% | 27.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 8.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.0% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.4% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.5% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Delta 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
Uninsured Rate in Delta County Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Delta County, Colorado.
Delta County has an uninsured rate of 12.0%, which is higher than the Colorado average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy for residents is 76.0 years, which is lower than the state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider numbers stand at 227 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. Furthermore, 17.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.