Dolores County Health Data
Dolores County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
167.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.7 per 100K
Dentists
41.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
41.9
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 Dolores County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dolores | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.1% | 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 | 24.2% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dolores | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% | 19.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dolores | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.2% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 61.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dolores | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.2% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 0.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dolores County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability Limited in Dolores County
Health data brief for Dolores County, Colorado.
Dolores County has 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a density that is lower than the national median of 70. While primary care numbers are lower than typical, the county reports an uninsured rate of 7.8%. This rate is a lower percentage than the Colorado state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 78.5 years, which is slightly longer than the state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 14.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Data regarding mental health provider ratios for this county was not available in this reporting cycle. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dolores 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 Dolores 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.