Dolores County Health Data
Dolores County, Colorado
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Dolores County, Colorado
Dolores County matches national life expectancy
Dolores County residents live to 78.5 years, virtually matching the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With only 14.8% reporting poor or fair health, this rural southwestern county demonstrates better health outcomes than many peers.
Rural county slightly above state average
At 78.5 years, Dolores County's life expectancy edges above Colorado's 78.2-year state average by 0.3 years. The county ranks favorably among rural Colorado communities in overall health metrics.
Outperforms similar rural mountain counties
Dolores County's 78.5-year life expectancy exceeds Fremont County (75.5 years) and matches Garfield County (80.0 years), despite having fewer healthcare resources. The 14.8% poor/fair health rate reflects a relatively healthy rural population.
Limited primary care in rural setting
Dolores County has just 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—far below state and national standards—and mental health provider data remains unavailable. Only 7.8% are uninsured, suggesting stable employment and family health coverage dominate the largely agricultural economy.
Ensure health coverage reaches Dolores County
While uninsured rates are low, rural residents should verify Medicare, Medicaid, or marketplace coverage annually. Contact the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing for rural healthcare resources and specialist referral networks.
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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.