Denver County Health Data
Denver County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
130
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
792
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 130.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 Denver County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Denver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.6% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.2% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Denver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 24.4% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Denver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 61.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Denver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.2% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Denver County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Denver Reports High Concentration of Mental Health Professionals
Health data brief for Denver County, Colorado.
Denver County reports 792 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is notably higher than the national median of 250 providers. Access to primary care also reflects a higher density than typical, with 130 providers per 100,000 people compared to a national median of 70. Regarding health outcomes, 17.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which aligns with the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 77.4 years, which is shorter than the Colorado state average of 78.2 years. Meanwhile, the uninsured rate in Denver stands at 8.5%, which is a lower percentage than the state-wide measure of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. 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.